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
Tatchun River (and Yukon River at mouth)
August 1 to September 30: Tatchun River closed to all fishing, including the Yukon River at the mouth of the Tatchun River. Signs mark these boundaries
Blind Creek, Klondike River, Lapie River, Morley River, Smart River, Takhini River, Teslin River (Délin Chú), Yukon River (Tágé Cho, Tagà Shäw)
July 1 to October 15: Single-pointed barbless hooks with a gap of less than 20 mm (3/4″) only
Yukon River from Whitehorse dam 2.5 km downstream to the Robert Campbell Bridge
July 15 to September 30: Artificial flies only.
Takhini River
August 20 to September 15: Artificial flies only.
Whitehorse Rapids Fish Ladder area
Itʼs against the law to fish within 23 metres (75´) downstream of the entrance to the Whitehorse Rapids Fish Ladder.
Wolf Creek
Year round: must release all salmon.
McIntyre Creek (from the Alaska Highway to the Yukon River)
Year round: must release all salmon.
Tatshenshini River system
Klukshu River (Łu Gha Chua) and Village Creek
June 1 to June 15: Single-pointed barbless hooks with a gap of less than 20 mm (3/4″) only.
Klukshu River (Łu Gha Chua), Nesketahin Lake and Village Creek
June 15 to November 30: closed to all fishing.
Takhanne River, Blanchard River and Tatshenshini River
June 1 to November 30: Single-pointed barbless hooks with a gap of less than 20 mm (₃⁄₄″) only.
Takhanne River downstream of Million Dollar Falls
Year round: Artificial flies only.
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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