Laberge Creek Fishing Guide, Whitehorse, Yukon

• Overview

  Whitehorse in Yukon is where Laberge Creek sits. Dry rangeland runs right down to the water. It is low-lying compared with other Yukon water we list. Whitehorse at 29 km is the nearest place to stop. Skagway lies 170 km off, Haines another 195 km. Close by you also have: Thomas Lake at 12 km, Long Lake 20 km away, Scout Lake at 30 km, M'Clintock Lakes 30 km away and Cub Lake at 31 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Laberge Creek

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Wading opens water that no bank angler reaches. The outside of each bend cuts deepest and holds the better fish. Public occurrence data for Whitehorse names Chinook salmon, Arctic grayling, round whitefish, longnose sucker and least cisco. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Laberge Creek the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 14°C in July and bottom out at -19°C in January. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. The quiet pools cap over in winter, the riffles never quite do, and early May clears the lot. Open water usually runs from early May until about early November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. At Laberge Creek the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Thomas Lake sits 12 km off and takes the overflow. The position on Laberge Creek is worth confirming on the day.