The largest of all salmon, Chinooks or "Kings" have been known to attain an incredible weight of over 120 lbs. Typically, however, King salmon in the Yukon are closer to 20 lbs., with some fish reaching a respectable 50+ lbs. The two main rivers in the Territory that host King salmon runs are the Yukon and the Tatshenshini. The latter is the preferred river for fishing because of its relatively short distance from the sea (less than 200 miles). Located in the Southwestern part of the Yukon, the Tatshenshini is a relatively cold river, originating from deep within the coastal mountain ranges of nearby Alaska and British Columbia. In the Yukon, King salmon can be taken with both spinning and fly fishing gear. But if you want to use a fly rod, leave your six weight behind; hooking one of these monsters is like hooking a Maserati weaving down a city street. Far fewer fish are landed than what are hooked.
Best fishing times? As with any salmon, the run begins and ends on predictable dates each year. On the Tatshenshini river, normally you can get good action from early July until the end of the month. But good fishing can be had on the nearby Takani river through the 1st week in August. King Salmon fishing at Dalton Trail Lodge was above average in 2010, with many exceptional fish taken throughout the run. Although anglers can normally retain 1 salmon per day, a catch and release policy is strongly encouraged to ensure the health of this magnificent species. For more information about Dalton Trail Lodge and the spectacular fishing available in the Yukon, visit
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