Kluane Lake

General data

Water type: Natural lake
Progression: Kluane River -> Donjek River -> White River (Yukon tributary) -> Yukon -> Bering Sea -> Pacific Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Subpolar
Continents: North America
Countries: Canada

Description

Kluane Lake is located in the southwest area of the Yukon. It is the largest lake contained entirely within Yukon at approximately 408 km2 (158 sq mi), and 81 km (50 mi) long. Kluane Lake is located approximately 60 km (37 mi) northwest of Haines Junction. The Alaska Highway follows most of the south side of Kluane Lake and offers lake views. The lake has a mean depth of 31 m (102 ft) and a maximum depth of 91 m (299 ft). Kluane Lake drains into the Kluane River, whose waters flow into the Donjek River, White River, Yukon River, and eventually the Bering Sea. The lake has a high density of large-bodied lake trout and whitefish and is known for its fishing.

Kluane Lake

General data

Description

Esociformes - Pikes

Northern pike (Esox lucius)

Salmoniformes - Salmons and Trouts

Lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush)

Catches