Yukon River Dawson fishing forecast
Yukon River Dawson is a freshwater fishing spot in Yukon Territory, Canada. Anglers here target Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Northern Pike. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #195 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 5 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 8.5 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 6 km/h from ENE, gusting 10 km/h |
| Pressure | 1009 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.52 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 0.0 PSU |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 0 s |
The water is running true to season — within a few tenths of the September average of 8.5 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 54.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Yukon River Dawson
Yukon River Dawson currently scores 70 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 8.5 °C. 6 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +15.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Wind +12.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Gust factor +2.8
- gustiness versus steady wind
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
- Moon phase +2.1
- lunar feeding rhythm
What’s biting now
The model expects today: northern-pike, arctic-grayling, arctic-char, dolly-varden, lake-trout, brook-trout, brown-trout, yellow-perch
Bite windows
Best months for Yukon River Dawson:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-11, 72/100
7 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+5 points vs the same day last week
About this spot
Rivers are flow-driven. Fish the seams, eddies, and structure where current breaks, where fish hold to conserve energy and ambush bait.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · estuary
What you can catch
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Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
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Oncorhynchus kisutch
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Esox lucius
Best months by species at Yukon River Dawson
| Chinook SalmonOncorhynchus tshawytscha | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coho SalmonOncorhynchus kisutch | ||||||||||||
| Northern PikeEsox lucius |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents A recreational (tidal/marine) fishing licence issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is required. Licences are region-specific (e.g. the BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence on the Pacific coast). Obtain them through the National Recreational Licensing System., non-residents Non-residents need the same DFO recreational tidal/marine licence for the relevant region.
- freshwater-recreational — residents Inland/freshwater angling licences are issued by each province or territory, not by DFO. Rules, seasons and fees vary by province., non-residents Non-residents need the relevant provincial/territorial freshwater angling licence.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Canadian recreational fishing rules vary by region, province/territory and species, and are set by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (marine) and provincial authorities (inland). Always verify current rules with DFO at dfo-mpo.gc.ca and your provincial authority before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Yukon River Dawson?
Anglers at Yukon River Dawson target Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Northern Pike.
When is the best time to fish Yukon River Dawson?
The most productive months at Yukon River Dawson are typically June, July, August, September.
What is the fishing forecast for Yukon River Dawson right now?
Yukon River Dawson currently scores 70 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Yukon River Dawson from shore?
Yes — Yukon River Dawson is fishable from shore (estuary).
Is the thermocline set up at Yukon River Dawson right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Salmon: Kings, Coho, and SockeyeHow to Catch Northern Pike: Spoons, Spinnerbaits, and Weed-Edge TacticsBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.