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Yukon
Territory, Canada. Authority : Government of Yukon - Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch.
2026 rules, checked on 23 September 2026.
- Licence
- CA$61.59Salmon Conservation Catch Card - non-resident (GST extra)
- Next opening
- —
- Minimum sizes
- 3
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Assorted Wobbling Spoons in a BoxFor : brown trout, rainbow trout, european perch · spoon and spinner fishing
€32.90£17.90Not shipped to the United States
Responsible gearZinc Fish-Body Spinners, Pack of 5For : northern pike, european perch, largemouth bass · spoon and spinner fishing
€27.90£13.90Not shipped to the United States
8-Strand Multicolour PE Braid, 500 mFor : northern pike, zander, walleye · vertical jigging
€72.90£49.90Not shipped to the United States
2026 season calendar
Not published by the authority: check with Government of Yukon - Department of Environment, Fish and Wildlife Branch.
Minimum sizes
| Species | Minimum size | 0–60 cm |
|---|---|---|
| Lake trout (General Waters)1 only one may be longer than 65 cm (26 in); Conservation Waters: release all 65-100 cm, only one over 100 cm | not published | |
| Northern pike (General Waters)1 only one may be longer than 75 cm (30 in); Conservation Waters: release 75-105 cm | not published | |
| Arctic grayling (General Waters)1 only one longer than 40 cm (16 in) | not published |
Bag limits
| Species | Fish you may keep |
|---|---|
| Lake trout1 General Waters; possession 6; Conservation Waters 2 | 3 per day |
| Northern pike1 General Waters; possession 10; Conservation Waters 4 | 5 per day |
| Arctic grayling1 General Waters; possession 10; Conservation Waters 4 | 5 per day |
| Bull trout1 only one over 50 cm | 2 per day |
Licence
| Licence | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon/Alaska resident angling licence, season (16 to 65)1 | season (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) | CA$18.47 |
| Yukon/Alaska resident (16-65) - season (GST extra)1 | annual | CA$18.47 |
| Canadian resident - season (GST extra)1 | annual | CA$30.79 |
| Canadian resident - 6 day (GST extra)1 | 6-day | CA$18.47 |
| Canadian resident - 1 day (GST extra)1 | 1-day | CA$12.31 |
| Non-resident - season (GST extra)1 | annual | CA$43.11 |
| Non-resident - 6 day (GST extra)1 | 6-day | CA$24.63 |
| Non-resident - 1 day (GST extra)1 | 1-day | CA$12.31 |
| Senior Yukon resident (65+) - season (GST extra)1 | annual | CA$0 |
| Minor (under 16) / First Nation and Inuvialuit - season (GST extra)1 | annual | CA$0 |
| Salmon Conservation Catch Card - Yukon/Alaska resident (GST extra)1 | annual | CA$12.31 |
| Salmon Conservation Catch Card - Canadian resident (GST extra)1 | annual | CA$24.63 |
| Salmon Conservation Catch Card - non-resident (GST extra)1 | annual | CA$61.59 |
- Ages and exemptions1
- Youth under 16: licence free (Yukon resident minors may fish with or without a licence with their own limits). Yukon resident seniors 65+: licence required but free; Canadian and non-resident seniors pay. First Nation and Inuvialuit: free. Family Fishing Weekend July 3-6, 2026: Yukon residents fish without licence.
Water categories
General Waters, Conservation Waters, Special Management Waters (with water-specific rules).
Good to know
Walleye not in general limit table consulted. Salmon fishing requires a Salmon Conservation Catch Card in addition to the angling licence (fees changed for 2026-27). Barbless hooks required on waters so regulated. Sport-fishing closures issued by variation order during the season.
What the authority does not publish
Points we could not find in the official texts: check with the authority.
- Season opening dates for general waters not extracted (no species closures found in general limit table)
- Direct eLicensing purchase URL not confirmed (booklet points to Yukon.ca/fishing)
- Walleye rules not extracted
Rules change every year and can be amended during the season. Before fishing, check the text in force with the authority listed.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a fishing licence in Yukon in 2026?
The “Salmon Conservation Catch Card - non-resident (GST extra)” licence costs CA$61.59 (annual). Other options and prices are in the table above, with the official source.
Official sources
- Yukon Fishing Regulations Summary 2026-2027 (read via web.archive.org copy of 2026-08-04; yukon.ca returns 403 to automated access) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- News: updates for the 2026-27 hunting and fishing licensing year (accessed on 23 September 2026)
Last checked : 23 September 2026.