Ice Lake Fishing near Whitehorse, Yukon

• Overview

  Whitehorse, Yukon, is where Ice Lake sits. Land around it is dry open country. At roughly 8 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Whitehorse. The nearest town is Whitehorse, 2.7 km away. Skagway is 138 km and Haines 163 km. Not far off: Schwatka Lake 2.8 km away, Chadburn Lake just 8.2 km, Louise Lake 11 km away, Franklin Lake just 12 km and Fish Lake 14 km away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Ice Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Whitehorse records list Chinook salmon, Arctic grayling, round whitefish and longnose sucker among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Fish Ice Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -18°C in January up to 14°C in July. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early May. The open-water window runs from around early May to about early November in an average year. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to Ice Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The nearest mapped parking is 1.1 km away, so the last stretch is on foot. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Schwatka Lake sits 2.8 km off and takes the overflow. For Ice Lake in particular, ask before you travel.