Yukon River

River fishing Canada · 02:50 - 23:09

Yukon River is a river in Canada. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Fair 29% The bite right now

Top bet: Atlantic Salmon Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

100%

10°

Best day

Sun

100%

8°

Mon

100%

6°

Tue

100%

10°

Wed

100%

15°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Partly cloudy

Water temp (est.)

13°C

Air temp

15°C

Wind

4 m/s

Pressure

1007 hPa → stable

Clouds

42.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-26 02:57

Best times today

Dawn 02:05–04:05 Dusk 21:54–23:54

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit

Major period 21:12–23:12 Major period 09:12–11:12 Minor period 19:22–20:52 Minor period 23:32–01:02

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

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Likely catch now (3 species)

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

29%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.

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Arctic Grayling

Thymallus arcticus

22%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.

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Northern Pike

Esox lucius

18%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 13 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

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About the fishing here

Yukon River is a river in Canada.

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon, Arctic Grayling and Northern Pike.

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a fly for atlantic salmon, the most likely catch right now.

Lure Trolling for atlantic salmon: On the big lakes.

Timing Atlantic salmon is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.

Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, natural and subdued for atlantic salmon.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Yukon River is a major watercourse of northwestern North America. From its source in British Columbia, it flows through Canada's territory of Yukon. The lower half of the river continues westward through the U.S. state of Alaska. The river is 3,190 kilometres (1,980 mi) long and empties into the Bering Sea at the Yukon–Kuskokwim Delta. The average flow is 6,400–7,000 m3/s (230,000–250,000 cu ft/s). The total drainage area is 854,700 km2 (330,000 mi2), of which 323,800 km2 (125,000 mi2) lies in Canada. The total area is more than 25% larger than Texas or Alberta.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Yukon River?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon, Arctic Grayling and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Yukon River?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Yukon River?

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Yukon River right now?

Right now Atlantic Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 52%.