2010 fishing report - Grayling

Perhaps the only thing that surpasses the beauty of a Grayling is the natural surroundings where you find them. Gin clear lakes and rivers in a wilderness setting so pure and pristine that it takes your breath away. In effect, quintessentially "Yukon". With insects making up virtually 100% of their diet, Grayling are a fly-fisher's dream. Don't be fooled, however, these fish can be extremely capricious, particularly trophy sized ones! Rule of the thumb for big fish, go small. Size 18 - 20 gnats or sedges often work. But if you're happy having a fish on the end of your line all day, try a Chernobyl ant. You won't be disappointed.



Best fishing times? Grayling can be caught from ice-out in late May to freeze-up in October. But the warmer months that bring the heaviest insect hatches are best; i.e. July through mid-September. The fishing for Grayling at Dalton Trail Lodge was exceptional this year, with numerous trophy sized fish taken throughout the season. For more information about Dalton Trail Lodge and the spectacular fishing available in the Yukon, visit http://www.fishcanadanow.com/...