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Board a heated shelter, watch sonar lights reveal fish under the ice, and choose between close-in lakes or a backcountry run by snowmobile. This private half-day guided trip from Whitehorse pairs modern sonar with Yukon tradition for an easy, rewarding winter fishing experience.
Board a heated shelter, watch sonar lights reveal fish under the ice, and choose between close-in lakes or a backcountry run by snowmobile. This private half-day guided trip from Whitehorse pairs modern sonar with Yukon tradition for an easy, rewarding winter fishing experience.
The wind off the frozen lake cuts sharp, and the guide’s sled crunches across a bleached expanse as spruce and tundra recede into white. You step into a heated shelter, breath fogging the air, and the sonar pings—dark shapes hovering under the ice like slow-moving secrets. This is Yukon ice fishing: patient, tactile, and immediate.
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Operated by North Country Outdoor Adventures · Whitehorse, Yukon
The wind off the frozen lake cuts sharp, and the guide’s sled crunches across a bleached expanse as spruce and tundra recede into white. You step into a heated shelter, breath fogging the air, and the sonar pings—dark shapes hovering under the ice like slow-moving secrets. This is Yukon ice fishing: patient, tactile, and immediate.
The lakes around Whitehorse sit on glacial and fluvial deposits carved during the last Ice Age; shorelines shift between dolomite shelves and gravel bars. Indigenous Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and Kwanlin Dün peoples have harvested fish through these winters for generations, and contemporary guided trips connect that quiet tradition to modern tools—Livescope sonar and insulated shelters—so you read the water as much as you feel it.
Culturally the outings are part history lesson, part survival exercise: pike and lake trout patrol deep holes, arctic char appear in colder basins, and kokanee show in nutrient-rich bays. Guides offer locally made snacks, hot chocolate or cider, and the option to head deeper into the backcountry via snowmobile and sleigh or stay on lakes close to town.
Practically, expect a 4-hour window of low-to-moderate activity: drilling holes, setting tip-ups, and waiting—often rewarded by sudden, powerful strikes. Dress in insulated layers, plan for bright glare, and time your trip for midday light during deep winter. The operator supplies top-end rods, Garmin sonar, and a heated shelter; bring waterproof insulated boots, spare gloves, and a camera. Whether you want an accessible half-day near Whitehorse or a backcountry push, this guided outing balances comfort with genuine Yukon winter fishing.
Common targets include northern pike, lake trout, arctic char, and kokanee salmon—guides can tailor the trip to preferred species when possible.
Yes—this private half-day is rated easy and the guide provides instruction, but children should be supervised and dressed for cold conditions.
The operator supplies rods, tip-ups, Garmin sonar and Livescope units, heated shelters, chairs, snacks, and warm drinks.
Private transportation is included and pickup/drop-off options are coordinated at booking; you’ll be asked your preferred pickup point and arrival details.
North Country Outdoor Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The wind off the frozen lake cuts sharp, and the guide’s sled crunches across a bleached expanse as spruce and tundra recede into white. You step into a heated shelter, breath fogging the air, and the sonar pings—dark shapes hovering under the ice like slow-moving secrets. This is Yukon ice fishing: patient, tactile, and immediate.
The wind off the frozen lake cuts sharp, and the guide’s sled crunches across a bleached expanse as spruce and tundra recede into white. You step into a heated shelter, breath fogging the air, and the sonar pings—dark shapes hovering under the ice like slow-moving secrets. This is Yukon ice fishing: patient, tactile, and immediate.
The lakes around Whitehorse sit on glacial and fluvial deposits carved during the last Ice Age; shorelines shift between dolomite shelves and gravel bars. Indigenous Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and Kwanlin Dün peoples have harvested fish through these winters for generations, and contemporary guided trips connect that quiet tradition to modern tools—Livescope sonar and insulated shelters—so you read the water as much as you feel it.
Culturally the outings are part history lesson, part survival exercise: pike and lake trout patrol deep holes, arctic char appear in colder basins, and kokanee show in nutrient-rich bays. Guides offer locally made snacks, hot chocolate or cider, and the option to head deeper into the backcountry via snowmobile and sleigh or stay on lakes close to town.
Practically, expect a 4-hour window of low-to-moderate activity: drilling holes, setting tip-ups, and waiting—often rewarded by sudden, powerful strikes. Dress in insulated layers, plan for bright glare, and time your trip for midday light during deep winter. The operator supplies top-end rods, Garmin sonar, and a heated shelter; bring waterproof insulated boots, spare gloves, and a camera. Whether you want an accessible half-day near Whitehorse or a backcountry push, this guided outing balances comfort with genuine Yukon winter fishing.