Takhini River

Running through Yukon, Canada, Takhini River is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Takhini River hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

60.8438, -135.1870 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Takhini River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Takhini River, 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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