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.
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 and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Yukon River in Alaska, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Boat ramp (64.734, -156.919) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (64.781, -141.110) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (65.880, -149.726) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (65.879, -149.721) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Stocked Lake No phone listed
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Yukon River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey