2010 fishing report - Inconnu

Inconnu, or "fresh water tarpon" are a little known Yukon species that pack a big punch! Otherwise called Sheefish, they're so rare that their name comes from the french language meaning "unknown". In the Yukon, there are thought to be both anadromous and land-locked varieties, both of which migrate to spawning grounds in rivers and streams (sometimes downstream) in late summer and early fall.

Like most fishing, if you're in the right place at the right time, its not hard to hook one of these beautiful fish. Getting one in is another thing. Often exceeding 30 lbs., these fish put up a brief, electrifying fight, not unlike their saltwater counterparts. If you were lucky enough to fish for Inconnu at Dalton Trail Lodge in 2010, you probably weren't disappointed; numerous specimens like the one pictured below were landed during the peak of the season in late June. For more information about Dalton Trail Lodge and the spectacular fishing available in the Yukon, visit www.fishcanadanow.com ...