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Claire Lake

Wilderness Fishing Yukon

Claire Lake, Yukon — Near Whitehorse

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Max Depth 350 ft

Max Guests 12

Access fly-in

Season June – September

Pricing $$$

About This Outpost

Only cabin on the lake — Complete privacy

Claire Lake Fishing Camp is a remote fly-in fishing camp in Canada's Yukon, 85 air miles north of Whitehorse. The lake is 15 miles long, up to one mile wide, with sheltered areas, drop-offs, and deep water up to 350 feet. It offers excellent fishing for Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Whitefish, and Burbot, with sight casting opportunities for Grayling and Pike.

Accommodations

Lodging Type

Two cabins - one sleeps 8, one sleeps 4

Cabin Size

280 sq ft

Max Guests

Amenities

Drinking Water: No

Toilet: outhouse

Heat: Wood stove

Cell: No

Dock

Fish Cleaning Station

Tackle Shop: No

Shore Lunch Kit: No

Other: Bunk beds with pillows and foam mattresses, propane hotplate, lights, refrigerator and grill, wood stove and firewood, cooking utensils and dishes, dish towels, extra propane gas, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, life jackets, landing nets, jaw spreaders

Fish Species

grayling whitefish burbot pike lake trout

Boats & Equipment

Boats Included

Boat Length

14 ft

Motor

9.9 HP

Gas Included

Yes

Lake Information

15 mile long lake has produced pike up to 52 inches and lake trout up to 35 pounds.

Lake Name

Claire Lake

Province

Yukon, Yukon

Max Depth

350 ft

Fishing Pressure

Minimal - only cabin on this large wilderness lake, resulting in essentially zero fishing pressure.

Meals & Services

Guide Service

not available

Reviews & Reputation

5.0

Based on 1 review from across the web

Review Highlights

Guests rate Wilderness Fishing Yukon very highly. Nearly every review gives 5 stars, and there is one 4-star review. Several reviewers are repeat guests: one is on a second trip, another a third, and one has booked a return. Others say they plan to come back. Owners Bernard and Amanda are named repeatedly, and one group said dealing with them felt more like dealing with friends than with a business. The camps are private fly-in cabins on lakes such as Coghlan (also spelled Coughlan or Coughlin), Claire, Frank and Ken.

The fishing is the main draw. Reviewers report northern pike that strike readily, often in the shallows and sometimes on sight, with many over a metre long and one 45.5-inch fish of just over 40 lbs. Lake trout are large and strong fighters, with fish of 83 to 90 cm caught. Most are caught by trolling deep or casting shoal drop-offs. Arctic grayling are plentiful at some lakes, and one group estimated well over 500. Guests also report catching whitefish. Catch counts run from dozens to a few hundred fish per trip. Reviewers also praise the cabins as comfortable and well equipped. Features include a wood stove, solar lighting, propane stove and fridge, a shower, a full kitchen, a sauna, an outdoor grill, and boats and motors that worked well. The logistics also get good comments: Whitehorse airport pickup, a grocery stop for provisions, and a scenic float plane flight of about 30 minutes. Guests also mention the wildlife (moose, bald eagles, loons, caribou, otters), the scenery, the solitude, and the helpful advice on flies and fishing spots. One reviewer called the trip very affordable.

Complaints are few. The only recurring caveat is that lake trout can be harder to catch in some conditions. One 4-star reviewer said they went deeper than in earlier years, at 60 to 80 feet in early June, which made trout fishing difficult. Another reviewer had the most success trolling at 20 to 25 meters in cloudy conditions. Guests bring and cook their own food and are on their own at a single-cabin camp, so the trip suits people who want that setup. It is best suited to anglers who want a private, remote fly-in trip, whether for numbers of pike, big lake trout or grayling. It also fits groups of friends, families, repeat fly-in guests and first-time fly-in guests who want comfortable cabins. Fly anglers will also find pike willing to take flies, and one reviewer also tried fly fishing for lake trout.

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Graham Taylor Jul 19, 2013

Outfitter

Guest Review: Fishing for Pike, Trout and Grayling on Claire Lake in the Yukon

As we topped the ridge in front of us, Claire Lake stretched out below, its clear blue waters glistening in the sunlight, the tiny floatplane swooped down and landed smoothly on the Lake. Bernard showed us around camp, explained how everything worked, answered our questions and then he was gone. Our very own wilderness for a week. The shallow bays of Claire Lake were full of Pike, a lot of them over a metre long. During our week, we caught one hundred and sixteen Pike. The trout fishing on Claire Lake was also superb... We caught about two hundred and twenty four trout. We caught around sixty Grayling. Our trip was organised by Bernard Stehelin of Wilderness Fishing Yukon who couldn't have been more helpful. The service we received was top class and the trip ran like clockwork. Bernard was prepared to go the extra mile to ensure his clients were well looked after. I am already looking forward to my next trip!

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What's Included

Included

Scenic floatplane flight to/from the camp, cabin accommodations, beds, pillows, foam mattresses, propane hotplate, lights, refrigerator, barbecue, extra propane, wood stove, firewood, cooking utensils, dishes, dish towels, fishing boats, outboard motors, extra fuel, life jackets, landing nets, first aid kit, fire extinguisher