Fortymile River

Flowing through Yukon, Canada, Fortymile River is a river that suits anglers willing to walk a bank. Most fish at Fortymile River hold in identifiable lies — the same eddies, drop-offs, and shaded undercuts produce trip after trip. After heavy rain, Fortymile River can colour up and rise quickly; that's often when bigger predators come out to feed, but wading conditions get dangerous.

Location

64.4049, -140.5817 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Yukon

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Yukon. Conditions at Fortymile River 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 Fortymile 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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