Arguably one of the most majestic sportfish on the planet, Steelhead, or sea run Rainbow frequent many rivers from California to Alaska. In the Yukon, however, its a different story. Although Rainbow trout are native throughout the Tatshenshini/Alsek watershed very few people can say they've caught a Steelhead there. The reason, probably, is that when Steelhead do run in April and May, the Upper Tatshenshini is virtually inaccessible except by ski-doo, which doesn't exactly inspire one to head out on a fly fishing trip. The fact is, however, that Steelhead do run up the Tatshenshini, although in very small numbers. 
LIFE OF A YUKON GUIDE - wilderness fishing experiences from the Pacific northwest
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Yukon Steelhead - fact or fiction?
Arguably one of the most majestic sportfish on the planet, Steelhead, or sea run Rainbow frequent many rivers from California to Alaska. In the Yukon, however, its a different story. Although Rainbow trout are native throughout the Tatshenshini/Alsek watershed very few people can say they've caught a Steelhead there. The reason, probably, is that when Steelhead do run in April and May, the Upper Tatshenshini is virtually inaccessible except by ski-doo, which doesn't exactly inspire one to head out on a fly fishing trip. The fact is, however, that Steelhead do run up the Tatshenshini, although in very small numbers. 
Monday 4 April 2011
More good King Salmon news
If the pre-season abundance index recently released by the Pacific Salmon Commission is anywhere near accurate, one can expect good runs of Chinooks again this season on rivers draining into Southeast Alaska. According to the Commission's Chinook Technical Committee, the 2011 pre-season abundance index for Southeastern waters is up an impressive 25% over that of last year, which in itself was not a bad season at all. For rivers such as the Tatshenshini, this is very good news!
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