2009 - 2010 Regulations - Downloadable Summary Booklet

• Yukon Fishing Regulations Summary  3 MB
  
  
• Guide de la pêche  3 MB
  
  
• Angeln Im Yukon 3 MB

Important Changes for 2009 - 2010

See 2009 - 2010 Fishing Regulations Summary booklet for additional details

Index of Lakes with Special Rules

Know where you want to fish but don't know which regulations apply? use the new lake and river index!  On page 3 you will find an index of the lakes and rivers on which special regulations apply, with the page numbers you need to check for more information. For the lakes and rivers not listed, general regulations apply.

Revision of Char Species

As a result of new scientific knowledge, the distributions of the closely related char species Dolly Varden, Arctic Char, and Bull Trout have been revised. See pages 36-39 for more details. Please ensure you know which species you are catching because catch limits differ between species.

Family Fishing Weekend

Once again Yukon residents may fish without an angling licence during Family Fishing Weekend, July 3-6, 2009. Anglers must still comply with all fishing regulations, including catch and possession limits, and must be able to produce proof of residency if asked by a Conservation or Fisheries Officer. Yukon residents fishing for salmon are still required to possess a Yukon Angling Licence and a Salmon Catch Card during this period.

Pleasure Craft Operators Card

By September 15, 2009, all operators of pleasure craft must carry on board a proof of competency (the Pleasure Craft Operators Card). For more information, contact Transport Canada's Office of Boating Safety .

Advisories for 2009 - 2010

See 2009 - 2010 Fishing Regulations Summary booklet for additional details

Fishing Licences for Alaskan Residents

Alaskan residents fishing in the Yukon may purchase their licences at Yukon resident rates. To qualify, they must produce a current Alaska Resident Sport Fishing licence and government-issued photo identification.

Barbless Hooks

Barbless hooks are recommended on all Yukon waters, but are regulated on Conservation Waters, some Special Management Waters, and on the Yukon River watershed (July 1 - October 15) and the Tatshenshini River watershed (June 1 - November 30).

Contact Client Services

Environment Yukon

Government of Yukon

Box 2703 (V-3A)
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: 867-667-5652
Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408 local 5652
Fax: 867-393-7197

Email: environmentyukon@gov.yk.ca