2010 fishing report - Rainbow trout

Rainbow trout are rather unique to the Yukon. These beautiful fish are native only in watersheds that flow into the Pacific ocean and therefore are found only in the extreme Southwest portion of the Territory. While there are several rivers where Rainbows can be targeted, the Kathleen river is unquestionably the best. Ice cold, crystal clear and free flowing, the Kathleen is definitely the crown jewel of all Yukon rivers. Perhaps to the benefit of the fish that live there, the majority of it is inaccessible, however, except by jet-boat. Rainbows can be taken with both spinning and fly fishing gear, but the latter is by far the preferred method in the Yukon. These fish are cyclical feeders, seeming to appear out of nowhere with the arrival of their favorite insect hatches and then suddenly retreating to their previously dormant mode.

Best fishing times? Good Rainbow fishing can be had from early June to freeze-up in October. But the biggest fish are usually taken in late August, as the insect hatches diminish and the fish become more aggressive in their pursuit of whatever other food is available. Rainbow trout fishing at Dalton Trail Lodge was better than average this year, with 40 + fish per day not being unusual, particularly through June and July. For more information about Dalton Trail Lodge and the spectacular fishing available in the Yukon, visit http://www.fishcanadanow.com/ ...