In short. Kluane National Park and Reserve waters fall under Parks Canada rules and need their own licence check. Outside the park, the Yukon regulations summary applies.
Rules change. Seasons, closures and limits change often and can change mid-season. We link to the official pages rather than repeat them, so check them before every trip.
Licences and rules
- Fresh water: managed by the Government of Yukon. Start at How and where to catch Yukon fish and the fishing regulations summary.
- Licences: you need a Yukon fishing licence. The government page above links to it. Set lines for burbot need a separate free sport fishing licence.
- National parks: waters inside Kluane and Ivvavik fall under Parks Canada rules, so check them separately.
- Moving boats and gear: clean, drain and dry your boat and gear between waters.
Choose your fishing area
Fish named for this region: Arctic grayling, Trout, Whitefish, Burbot. Read the species guide.
Haines Junction, Kluane Lake and Destruction Bay
- Kluane country
- Arctic grayling (named for Kluane Lake and the Kathleen and Aishihik rivers)
The Government of Yukon names the Kathleen and Aishihik river systems near Haines Junction, and Outdoor Canada names Kluane Lake, the Kathleen River and the East Aishihik River among 20 Yukon places to catch Arctic grayling.
We list 12 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.
Gear for this water
- Shore fishing essentials. A compact rod and reel suited to your target fish. Search on Amazon
- River & fly-fishing kit. A rod/reel combination suited to the planned method. Search on Amazon
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Where the fish names come from
- Government of Yukon: How and where to catch Yukon fish
- Outdoor Canada: 20 prime places to catch Yukon Arctic grayling