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Spend a winter night on a Yukon ice lake: fish for burbot from a heated shelter, sip hot drinks, and watch the aurora unfold overhead. This private combo trip from Whitehorse is designed for beginners and seasoned anglers alike.
Spend a winter night on a Yukon ice lake: fish for burbot from a heated shelter, sip hot drinks, and watch the aurora unfold overhead. This private combo trip from Whitehorse is designed for beginners and seasoned anglers alike.
Night settles quickly over the frozen lake; the shelter glows and steam rises from hot chocolate while the stars brace for the aurora’s performance. You step from the van onto hard ice, the hush of the Yukon pressing at the edges of the group. Inside the heated hut, lines drop through a clean auger hole and the dark water below feels like a separate world, patient and hungry.
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Operated by North Country Outdoor Adventures · Whitehorse, Yukon
Night settles quickly over the frozen lake; the shelter glows and steam rises from hot chocolate while the stars brace for the aurora’s performance. You step from the van onto hard ice, the hush of the Yukon pressing at the edges of the group. Inside the heated hut, lines drop through a clean auger hole and the dark water below feels like a separate world, patient and hungry.
This combo trip pairs a long-practiced northern pastime — icefishing for burbot, the freshwater cod unique to these latitudes — with a chance to watch the aurora borealis. The region’s glacially scoured basins and post-glacial sediments make shallow lake beds ideal for winter fishing; Whitehorse has been a seasonal travel hub for Indigenous peoples and northern traders for centuries, with Kwanlin Dün and Ta’an Kwäch’än communities holding deep ties to the land.
Expect practical comforts: insulated shelter, provided gear and bait, hot drinks, and private transportation from Whitehorse. Guides with decades of experience choose lake locations based on ice thickness, recent fish activity, and cloud cover forecasts to maximize both bites and northern-light viewing.
Plan for cold, timed outings (about 4–6 hours). Dress in layered, waterproof clothing, bring high-calorie snacks, and charge spare batteries — aurora nights are long and electronics drain fast in subzero air. Buy or arrange for a Yukon fishing license if you’re 16 or older and be ready to follow local catch-and-release or retention rules. With basic preparation, this is a low-effort, high-reward northern night: fishing that surprises even beginners and skies that rarely fail to impress.
Yes — anglers aged 16 and older must have a Yukon fishing license; the guide can arrange a 1-day license for an additional fee or you can buy one online before arrival.
The trip targets burbot, a nocturnal freshwater cod common in Yukon lakes; catches vary by season and lake but burbot are known for aggressive nighttime feeding.
Yes — the tour is family-friendly but children should be supervised and dressed appropriately for cold night conditions; check operator policies for minimum ages if needed.
The operator may cancel for unsafe ice or severe weather; the booking notes state all sales are final, so confirm weather policies and alternative dates with the guide before booking.
North Country Outdoor Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Night settles quickly over the frozen lake; the shelter glows and steam rises from hot chocolate while the stars brace for the aurora’s performance. You step from the van onto hard ice, the hush of the Yukon pressing at the edges of the group. Inside the heated hut, lines drop through a clean auger hole and the dark water below feels like a separate world, patient and hungry.
Night settles quickly over the frozen lake; the shelter glows and steam rises from hot chocolate while the stars brace for the aurora’s performance. You step from the van onto hard ice, the hush of the Yukon pressing at the edges of the group. Inside the heated hut, lines drop through a clean auger hole and the dark water below feels like a separate world, patient and hungry.
This combo trip pairs a long-practiced northern pastime — icefishing for burbot, the freshwater cod unique to these latitudes — with a chance to watch the aurora borealis. The region’s glacially scoured basins and post-glacial sediments make shallow lake beds ideal for winter fishing; Whitehorse has been a seasonal travel hub for Indigenous peoples and northern traders for centuries, with Kwanlin Dün and Ta’an Kwäch’än communities holding deep ties to the land.
Expect practical comforts: insulated shelter, provided gear and bait, hot drinks, and private transportation from Whitehorse. Guides with decades of experience choose lake locations based on ice thickness, recent fish activity, and cloud cover forecasts to maximize both bites and northern-light viewing.
Plan for cold, timed outings (about 4–6 hours). Dress in layered, waterproof clothing, bring high-calorie snacks, and charge spare batteries — aurora nights are long and electronics drain fast in subzero air. Buy or arrange for a Yukon fishing license if you’re 16 or older and be ready to follow local catch-and-release or retention rules. With basic preparation, this is a low-effort, high-reward northern night: fishing that surprises even beginners and skies that rarely fail to impress.