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Coghlan Lake is 7 miles long and 0.75 mile wide. It has the clearest water in the Yukon. Ther are many shoals and islands throughout the lake. Lake trout and northern pike up to 30 pounds can be caught, as well as arctic grayling up to 4 pounds, burbot to 15 pounds and whitefish to 12 pounds. Gear suggestions: One medium weight-spinning rod with ten to fifteen pound line on a good quality reel is adequate. An ultra light spinning outfit is recommended for grayling, with 4-6 lb line. If you are a fly-fisherman, bring your fly rod, both floating and sinking lines, plus heavy leaders for the trout and pike. Trout and Pike flyfishing requires a fairly heavy rod (8wt+). Streamer flies should be large: 2.5"- 4" in length. They should have a minnow-like action. White, yellow and red are common and successful colors. Fly fishing for grayling requires much lighter gear with a 4-6 wt rod being best, full sink and sink tip lines and tapered leaders. Sinking patterns are more productive than floating patterns, with darker patterns (i.e. black gnat, mosquito, wooly bugger, doc sprately) being best in sizes 6-14. Each tackle box should also have needle-nose pliers, 6"-9" steel leaders, snap swivels, fish handling gloves and a selection of sinkers and lures. For Lake Trout - Almost any 3"-6" diving plug will do. A favourite is the Bagley extra-deep shad. Most 3"-5" spoons also work well. A few favourites are: 3" chartreuse Kit-A-Mat; 3" and 5" Five of Diamonds; 3" Little Cleos; 5" Crocodiles; 3" Kamloopers; 3" Kastmasters. 1/2 oz. lead headed jigs with red and white bodies work very well. For Pike also add surface plugs, bucktail spinners and daredevil spoons. As for general lure colour: chartreuse, orange, red, white and yellow combinations for the best action.
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| Season: Late May to Mid September |
| Requirements: Groceries for the week (can be bought in Whitehorse, please pack in cardboard boxes), beverages (no glass containers, only aluminum or plastic please), duffel bag, fishing gear, tackle and license, lifejackets for small children, dish and hand soap and garbage bags. |
| Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle. |
| Suggested Clothing: Warm clothing suited to a variety of weather conditions, rain gear, gloves, hiking boots, sneakers, hat, swimsuit and towels. |
| Difficulty: Easy |
| Restrictions: Price is based on two anglers per boat. All lakes are catch and release only for trophy fish, and barbless hooks are required; smaller fish can be kept for eating, but guests cannot take fish home from the lakes. Each person is limited to 250 pounds (including themselves, gear, groceries, beer, personal items). |
| Maximum Number of People: 6 |
| Equipment Provided: There are three 14' aluminum boats, with 9.9 HP motors and a 20' pontoon boat with 35 HP motor. Also provided: fuel, life jackets, landing net, firewood, propane gas, first aid kit and fire extinguisher, high frequency radio for emergency contact . |
| Transportation: Trips originate and end in Whitehorse, Yukon. Price for float plane transfer to and from lake to Whitehorse is $535 CDN per person. |
| Accommodations: This 3 bedroom cottage contains all the comforts of home. Each bedroom has a double and single bed. It is also equipped with shower, bathroom, electric lights, full size gas range and refrigerator. The kitchen is fully equipped with cooking and eating utensils as well as a gas barbeque outside. Bedding and pillows are provided as well as bath towels. It is best suited for up to 6 adults, but can accommodate 3-6 additional children. |
| Weather Information: Summer temperatures range between 10-25 degrees celsius. This part of Yukon enjoys a semi-arid climate, and 'all day rains' are quite rare. |
| Comments: Meals and guide service are not included. The lodge is wheelchair accessible, with accomodations for up to two wheelchair anglers per party. A 20' pontoon boat has been modified to fit wheelchairs and a small tractor at the camp provides a ride from the cottage to the dock. Blind anglers are also welcome. A camp attendant lives in an adjacent cabin to look after the daily maintenance of the boats and the cabin, without interfering with your party's freedom to enjoy the wilderness at your own pace. He will look after the electrical, propane, water and plumbing systems, as well as keep the boats ready for fishing. He will also offer advice to orient newcomers to the lake on where to fish and what is working well. Prior to departure from Whitehorse to the lake, your host will take you to a local tackle shop and point out some of the lures that work in the lake you will be fishing. |
| Trip Duration |
Price |
You choose the length
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$550.00* per person
Return airfare from Whitehorse |
7 days
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$5300.00* weekly rate for lodge
Up to 6 people comfortably |
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*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
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