Fishing Branch

As a river in Yukon, Canada, Fishing Branch fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Fishing Branch pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

66.4495, -138.5880 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Yukon

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Yukon. Conditions at Fishing Branch may vary.

Lake charNorthern pikeArctic graylingRainbow troutBurbotLake trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Lake char

  Target lake trout in deep, cold water during the summer months, focusing on areas with structure or drop-offs; use a fish finder to locate schools of fish and baitfish.

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For Arctic grayling

  Arctic grayling often feed in riffles and runs, so focus your efforts in these areas and use a drag-free drift when fly fishing.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Yukon.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Fishing Branch, make sure your licence covers Yukon, Canada and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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