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WILDERNESS FISHING YUKON Whitehorse, Yukon Territory Canada www.fishingyukon.com
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Warm Season Rates & Information

Weekly Rates	$1,750.00 - $2,250.00 per person
Daily Rates	$220.00 - $350.00 per person
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Season Dates	Late May - Late September
Guest Capacity	4-12
Access	Fly-In
Accommodations	Outpost Camp and lodge accommodations - varies according to package.
Dining	Self cooked or fully catered packages available.
Fishing Information	Fishing Tackle One medium weight-spinning rod each with ten to fifteen pound line on it is all you should need. For Coghlan, Claire, Drury, and Teehnah, bring an ultra-light spinning rig for the grayling. If you are a fly-fisherman, bring your fly rod, both floating and sinking lines, plus heavy leaders for the trout and pike. Each tackle box should have needle-nose pliers, fish knife, band-aids, 6"-9" steel leaders, snap swivels, fish handling gloves and a selection of sinkers and lures. Lures It is not necessary to buy your tackle before leaving home. Wilderness Fishing Yukon will be taking you to a store in Whitehorse and point out some of their favorite and best action lures. However, bring some of the following if you have them available and remember that all fishing is with barbless hooks (barbs squashed down with pliers). Lake Trout - Almost any 3"-6" diving plug will do. Wilderness Fishing Yukon's favorite is the Bagley extra-deep shad. Most 3"-5" spoons also work well. A few of Wilderness Fishing Yukon's favorites are: 3" chartreuse Kit-A-Mat; 3" and 5" Five of Diamonds; 3" Little Cleos; 5" Crocodiles; 3" Kamloopers; 3" Kastmasters. 1/2 oz. lead headed jigs with red and white bodies work very well. As for color, Wilderness Fishing Yukon likes chartreuse, orange, red, white and yellow combinations for the best action. Keep in mind that Coghlan, Ten-Mile, Frank, and Ken Lakes have very clear water and a lure with too much silver can be blinding to the fish on a sunny day. Northern Pike - All of the above, plus surface plugs, bucktail spinners and daredevil spoons. There are very few weedy areas except at Teehnah but you could bring a couple of lures with weedless hooks. Arctic Grayling - 1" to 1.5" spoons work best. Mepps-type spinners are ok. Most Grayling strike while the lure is sinking and before the retrieve has begun. Wet flies are usually more productive than dry. Almost all patterns will work. Black gnat and mosquito are two popular ones. Whitefish - Most whitefish caught are caught accidentally, while trolling or casting for trout or grayling. Some guests have succeeded in getting them to hit a nymph fly on the shoals. Flutter spoons are said to work. Ask Bernard about directions for making a whitefish rig. Burbot - Are caught mostly on a baited hook sitting on the bottom in 40 to 50 feet of water. Pieces of fish belly fat, a chunk of wiener or bacon are successfully used for bait. Fly-Fishing for Lake Trout and Northern Pike - Requires a fairly heavy rod and a strong leader. Both species have very sharp teeth. Streamer flies should be large; 2.5" - 4" in length. They should have a minnow-like action. White, yellow and red are common and successful colors. Streamers are hard to get in Whitehorse so bring some from home. Miscellaneous: Fish finders are not a necessity; however a portable one can be useful.
Types of Fishing	Fly Fishing and Spin Casting
Species of Fish Caught	Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Burbot, Mountain Whitefish
Sample Itinerary	Arrive day before departure to lake. Shopp for food and tackle and spend one night in Whitehorse Yukon. Depart for the lake next morning with float plane. After your week of fishing float Plane will pick you up for the return flight to Whitehorse. One night in Whitehorse Yukon and depart next day.
Additional Info	Claire Lake Fishing 85 air miles north of Whitehorse this lake has excellent fishing for lake trout, northern pike, arctic grayling and burbot. This lake is 15 miles long, up to one mile wide and has sheltered areas near the camp. There are several good drop offs. The deepest spot in the lake is 350'. A 14'x20' cabin sleeps eight plus a small cabin sleeps four. Five deep 14' boats with 9.9Hp motors are provided. To date, the largest trout weighed 35 pounds and the largest pike measured 52". Graylings average 1-2 pounds. Coghlan Lake Fishing Coghlan Lake is seven miles long and 3/4 miles wide and is located 60 air miles north of Whitehorse. It has the clearest water in the Yukon. Your lure may be visible as much as 40' below the surface. There are many shoals and islands throughout the lake. Coghlan Lake produces lake trout and northern pike up to 30lbs. and arctic grayling up to 4lbs. In addition burbot up to 15lbs. and whitefish to 12lbs. have been caught by guests. A medium weight spinning rod is best for the trout and pike while you will want to bring a mini-spin or fly outfit for the grayling. Coghlan Lake Lodge is a three-bedroom house in the wilderness. The downstairs is log with a rustic living room area plus dining and kitchen areas. The frame upper floor has the three bedrooms and an indoor bathroom. Enjoy comfortable living in a fantastic setting. The lodge is most comfortable with six people or three couples as there are three bedrooms with two beds each, but it is possible to sleep three couples plus up to six children. Features include: Hot and cold running water, one single and one double bed per room, full-size range and refrigerator, complete cooking and eating utensils, 12-volt DC electric lights upstairs, gas and 12-volt DC lights downstairs, three deep 14' boats with 9.9hp motors, one 20' pontoon boat with 35hp motor, life jackets or cushions, landing nets, shower, flush toilet, gas barbecue, dish and bath towels, two-way HF radio, sheets and bedding, camp attendant, and a tractor to transport your gear to/from the dock. You provide only groceries, personal gear, fishing tackle, license and expenses in Whitehorse. Camp Attendant The lodge comes with a caretaker-handyman who lives in a separate cabin nearby to ensure you of a trouble-free vacation. His main duty is to do everything he can to make your trip as enjoyable as possible WITHOUT interfering with your party's freedom to enjoy the wilderness at your own pace. He will look after the electrical, propane, water and toilet systems; operate the tractor, keep the boats clean and gassed, etc. He will also act as a temporary guide if needed to orient newcomers to the lake and fishing methods. Drury Lake Fishing 115 air miles north-northeast of Whitehorse is the only lake offering stream fishing for arctic grayling. Drury Lake is 15 miles long plus Drury Creek is navigable for two miles. Drury has produced lake trout over 35 pounds and northern pike up to 15 pounds but is best known for its grayling (up to four pounds). The 14' x 20' eight-man cabin is set in a stand of beautiful white spruce. The camp has four 14' boats with 9.9hp motors. The lake is surrounded by the beautiful Pelly Mountains. Frank Lake Fishing 75 air miles north of Whitehorse, Frank Lake is everyone's favorite. This horseshoe shaped lake is six miles by three miles of bays, shoals and islands. The water is almost as clear as Coghlan's, averages 100 feet deep and is 171' at the deepest spot. Frank is noted for the brilliant red coloring of its lake trout that range up to 33 pounds. (One 26-pounder was caught off the dock!) Northern pike up to 30 pounds have been caught in its bays. A few grayling may be caught above the beaver dam where Frank Creek enters the lake. The 14' x 20' cabin sleeps eight. This lake has four deep 14' boats and 9.9Hp motors. Ken Lake Fishing Ken Lake is located 85 air miles north of Whitehorse. Ken Lake offers excellent lake trout and northern pike fishing. There also is a very good population of whitefish and burbot. The lake is four miles by a half-mile with an additional pond off the south end. The 12' x 16' four-man cabin is in a beautiful setting overlooking the lake and Packers Mountain. Two deep 14' boats are equipped with 9.9 Hp motors. Lyn Lake Fishing 80 air miles north of Whitehorse, Lyn Lake is often referred to as the Honeymoon Special because of the intimate setting of the 12' x 12' two-person cabin. Despite its small size (2.5 by .5 miles), this lake produces excellent catches of lake trout, northern pike and burbot. This sheltered lake is bordered by breathtaking mountains. There is one 14' boat with a 9.9Hp motor. Mandanna Lake Fishing Mandanna Lake is located about 90 air miles north of Whitehorse. This lake has a fantastic population of northern pike and lake trout ranging up to 35 pounds. The lake is six miles by two miles and contains many islands and bays. The 14' x 20' cabin sleeps eight and four deep 14' boats with 9.9Hp motors are supplied. Many a reel has been worn out on this lake. Teehnah Lake Fishing Teehnah Lake is three miles long and a little over one half mile across, offering fishing for northern pike, grayling, and whitefish. The lake has a small river at the south end that is a great place to fish for pike using surface lures. Teehnah Lake has many hiking trails guests can explore at their leisure. Two smaller lakes are accessible by these trails. These lakes are close enough that a nice day trip could be made out of hiking to one of them for an afternoon of fishing. Teehnah is for the client who likes a little more than just good fishing. The camp at Teehnah Lake is the perfect mix of character and comfort. The main cabin has a double bed in a separate room and a common eating area with a large table. The bunkhouse is a rectangular building split in half to make two bedrooms. Each room has a double bed and room for two more in bunks. The third building contains a tack room and a shower room for hot showers! Features include: cold running water in kitchen, well-equipped kitchen, two-burner propane stove, propane lighting, wood stove with an oven for baking, three canoes, two 12' aluminum with 9.9hp outboards boats, tack room, hot and cold running water with sink in shower room (hot showers!), hiking trails, and two-way HF radio. Ten Mile Lake Fishing 60 air miles north of Whitehorse, Ten Mile has lake trout, northern pike, burbot and whitefish, lake trout being the predominant species. The three mile by 1.5 mile lake has very clear water with large shoals that drop off steeply from 40 to 100 feet. The 12' x 16' cabin can sleep four. The camp has two 14' boats with 9.9Hp motors.
Nearest Airport	Whitehorse Yukon Canada
Rate Plan	Rates vary according to package.
Website	www.fishingyukon.com

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Amenities
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Activities
Canoeing Fly Fishing Hiking	Horseback Riding Horseshoes Lake Fishing	Spin Casting Wildlife Viewing

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Reservation Policy A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to hold bookings. Balance of trip is paid upon arrival in Whitehorse. Cancellation Policy The 25% deposit made to hold bookings will not be refunded but can be put towards other years.

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