Fishing Thomas Lake in Whitehorse, Yukon

• Overview

  Whitehorse, Yukon, is where Thomas Lake sits. Height above sea level is 1,223 metres. Surface area runs to roughly 2.02 sq km, so plan for one area rather than the whole. The edge covers about 9.6 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. It is high ground by Yukon standards. Whitehorse lies 38 km from the water. Skagway is 179 km and Haines 204 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Thomas Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Whitehorse include Chinook salmon, Arctic grayling and round whitefish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Anyone new to Thomas Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -19°C in January to roughly 12°C in July. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. Winter locks it down, and mid May brings it back. The season between ice runs from about mid May to late October. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Expect Thomas Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Long Lake, 8.9 km out. Check the position at Thomas Lake before loading the car.