Yukon River
One of North America's great rivers, the Yukon runs from British Columbia through Whitehorse and Dawson City, then crosses all of interior Alaska past Eagle, Fort Yukon, Tanana and Galena to a broad delta on the Bering Sea.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Yukon River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 1,980 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Llewellyn Glacier at Atlin Lake, British Columbia, Canada |
| Mouth | Bering Sea at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska |
| State | Alaska |
A hydroelectric dam at Whitehorse, Yukon, forms Schwatka Lake.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Yukon River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Yukon River (Wikipedia) ↗