Recreational fishery regulations in the Yukon Transboundary area
In Canada, we are responsible for the overall management of salmon. In the Yukon, we consider the recommendations of the Yukon Salmon Sub-committee, a public advisory body set up under the Umbrella Final Agreement. Enquiries about salmon fishing regulations should be directed to our Yukon Transboundary main office.
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Short notice closures
Short notice closures are sometimes required to protect lower-than-expected salmon runs. Closures are advertised locally, but it's a good idea to check with a our office before leaving on your fishing trip.
For updates on run closures, see our Fishery Notice system or call our salmon information line: 1-877-725-6662 or 867-393-3133.
Yukon River system
Hook restrictions: It is unlawful to use any hook other than a single-pointed barbless hook, with a distance of 2 cm (3/4 in.) or less between the point and the shank, while angling in the following waters from June 1 to October 15:
- Blind Creek
- Morley River
- Teslin River
- Klondike River
- Smart River
- Yukon River
- Lapie River
- Takhini River
Whitehorse dam area salmon closure: Salmon fishing is prohibited from the Whitehorse dam downstream to the Robert Campbell Bridge, from July 15 to September 30 inclusive. Anglers pursuing other fish during this time are permitted to use artificial flies only.
Whitehorse Rapids fish ladder area: It is unlawful to fish within 23 meters (75 ft.) downstream of the Whitehorse Rapids fish ladder.
Takhini River salmon closure: Takhini River is closed to salmon fishing from August 20 to September 15, inclusive. Anglers pursuing other fish during this time are permitted to use artificial flies only.
Wolf Creek salmon closure: Wolf Creek is closed to salmon retention. All salmon caught in Wolf Creek must be released.
McIntyre Creek salmon closure: McIntyre Creek from the Alaska Highway down to the Yukon River is closed to salmon retention. All salmon caught in this section of McIntyre Creek must be released.
Tatchun Creek - fishing area 18 for catch cards.
Tatshenshini River system
Hook restrictions: It is unlawful to use any hook other than a single-pointed barbless hook, with a distance of 2 cm (3/4 in.) or less between the point and the shank, while angling in the following waters from June 1 to November 30:
- Blanchard River
- Klukshu Rive
- Tatshenshini River
- Takhanne River
- Village Creek
When fishing in the Takhanne River downstream of Million Dollar Falls, you are permitted to use artificial flies only. This restriction is in effect all year.
British Columbia sections: It is unlawful to catch and retain salmon from the British Columbia sections of the Tatshenshini River, Blanchard River or their tributaries.
Tatshenshini/Dalton Post fishing area: Stream sections
Long text version
Unless specified in a current Public Fishery Notice, it is unlawful to retain sockeye salmon from the Yukon portions of the Tatshenshini, Takhanne or Blanchard Rivers prior to August 15.
Close-up of Dalton Post Area
Tatchun River fishing area
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