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2 Die Preise sind nur für Kunden, welche ein Paket bei uns gebucht haben. Alle anderen Kunden bitte Can. $ für Boot oder Quad Miete dazurechnen. Dezadeash See Offers very good fishing for lake trout, pike, burbot, whitefish and grayling. The hot spots change during the season, so please check with the management for the most upto-date fishing information. Be aware of winds, especially when fishing Sixmile or the east side of the Lake. Remember - never drive a boat directly to land. Always switch off the engine 50 meters from the shore then row to land because as the lake tends to be very shallow at the edges. Guides are not necessary as long as you are competent in handling boats. Keep a constant eye on the weather. Special regulations: Barbless single hooks only. Kosten mit Guide: Can. $ pro Boot / Tag. Sixmile This stretch of magnificent water provides spectacular river and lake scenes formed by the Dezadeash River. Because of the shallows, be especially careful when approaching the river-mouth. If the water is low you may have to cut the engine and row. When the water level is particularly low, you ll have to get out of the boat and pull it across the shallows into the river itself. Be cautious of the numerous water plants. It is important to regularly check/clean the propeller to make sure it is free of weeds, otherwise the engine may overheat. After passing through a small shallow lake, you ll see a cluster of large rocks on the right side of the river - this is an excellent spot for fishing. A guide is not necessary provided you are capable of handling a boat and able to read the water. Remember to ALWAYS notify the Lodge in advance of your plans and keep a watchful eye on the wind and weather. Directions: 30 minutes by boat across Dezadeash Lake Kosten mit Guide: Can. $ pro Boot/ Tag (max 3 Personen). Can. $ pro Person / Tag mit Quads. 1

3 Beaver Nebenfluss On the road from the lodge to the lake you will find a path on your left which leads to the Beaver Creek. The pools are home to many Dolly Varden, some measuring up to 35 cm. Good sized Arctic grayling are also to be caught, especially where the creek flows into the lake. St. Elias See This small mountain lake in the Kluane National Park offers fishing for Dolly Varden. Travel to the turn-off by car then a one-hour hike takes you to the lake where our canoe is berthed by the shore. This whole area provides great opportunities for wildlife viewing. Directions: 20 km south on the Haines Highway. Kosten: Mietwagenmiete. Take along: Bear-spray, paddles, life-vests, key for the canoe, park license, fishing-gear. No guide required. Stella See This small mountain lake holds an excellent stock of Dolly Varden, measuring up to 50 cm. Travel by car and then follow the short but steep trail. Because Stella Lake is relatively small it is virtually wind-free and can be fished in most weather conditions. Please take along a map and site-plan of the lake and don t forget to bring along the motorboat-key and life-vests. Directions: 40 km south on the Haines Highway. Kosten: Mietwagenmiete. No Guide Required. 2

4 Tatshenshini / Takhanne Fluss These are our local salmon rivers. Depending on the season, you can fish for King, Red or Silver salmon. Dolly Varden and rainbow trout are also common. For King salmon fishing we can arrange an ATV trip that will take you to the best pools. You can also book an ATV trip to the Takhanne River. (Fly-fishing only). This will greatly increase your chances of catching one of these terrific fighters and also allows you to fish where few others do. Salmon eggs and flies (we have a good selection in our tackle shop) work very well. Excellent opportunity to see grizzlies and eagles, both Bald-Headed and Golden. Directions: 42 km south on the Haines Highway then turn right and drive down a 7 km gravel road. Leave the car in the parking lot by the bridge. Kosten: Quad trip Can $ 300 pro Person / Tag. Ohne Guide: Mietwagenmiete. Regulations: Only single barbless hooks with less than a two cm diameter permitted. Salmon Catch Card $ per person. Daily Catch Limit: 1 King salmon Possession Limit: 2 King salmon 2 other salmon 4 other salmon It is illegal to snag fish; you are only allowed to keep a salmon which is perfectly hooked in the mouth. You are not permitted to pass your rod to someone else while landing a fish. Also, every catch must be immediately recorded in your catch-card, regardless of whether you retain or release the fish. 3

5 Mush & Bates See Travelling in a 4x4 truck, we follow the old mining road for 90 minutes. We cross a river and several creeks then follow the delta of Alder Creek which eventually takes us to Mush Lake. The drive itself provides excellent opportunities to spot moose, bears, beavers, eagles, and other wildlife. The Lodge s motorboat is stationed on the lake-shore where the enveloping mountains are mirrored in the Lake s sparkling blue waters. Keep your eyes peeled for grazing Dall sheep and mountain goats on the slopes and cliffs. The mouth and outlet of Mush plus the creek inlets provide excellent fishing for lake trout, many weighing between 3 and 10 pounds. We ve caught 30-pounders there as well. The end of the lake is an ideal spot to set up camp and we ve often watched moose amble past our camp-site. Mush and Bates Lakes are connected by a 1 km long river, an excellent stretch to fly-fish for large grayling. Due to the rapids, boating all the way to Bates Lake is impossible. Directly below the rapids we store a big canoe. Weather permitting; we can explore Bates Lake which is famous for trophy-sized lake trout. Directions: We take the Haines Highway to the end of Dezadeash Lake then follow an old mining road to Mush Lake with a 4 x 4 truck. Kosten: Can. $ pro Tag (max 3 Personen). Don t forget: Parks License. Important: No fish over 65 cm long can be kept. Only single barbless hooks may be used. 4

6 Frederick See An overnight trip to Frederick Lake is one of the best trips the Yukon has to offer. Pure wilderness, great fishing and a good opportunity for viewing wildlife. The Lake is an especially fine water for catching lake trout in early summer. The inlet and outlet river also offers world-class grayling fishing. We ve caught many over 50 cm on dry flies and ultra light spin fishing gear. In the fall, Frederick offers world-class pike fishing using streamers or lures. A guide is necessary for this trip, not only to ensure your overall safety but also to provide essential know-how and local knowledge. You will stay in the small rustic cabin which we bought from an old trapper. Directions: We transport our ATVs on a trailer to the end of Dezadeash Lake, and then follow an ATV-trail on a 3-hour journey to the cabin. In late June or early July, when the water is high, we can jet-boat up the Kluhini River. Kosten: Can. $ pro Person / Tag für den Quad trip. (For fly-outs, please enquire from management.) Kathleen Fluss Situated only 15 kilometres from the Lodge, the crystal clear waters of this truly magnificent river flows from Kathleen Lake into the Dezadeash River. Rainbow trout, grayling, whitefish and lake trout offer great sport on light tackle. Between mid-august and the end of September, large shoals of whitefish and lake trout spawn in the river from the bridge to the Lower Kathleen Lake inlet. The spawning trout are followed by hungry Arctic grayling and rainbow trout. A jet-boat trip will take you all the way down to Crescent Lake. Directions: 15 km north on the Haines Highway to the bridge. Kosten: Jet-boat trip Can. $ pro Tag (max 2 Personen). Kanu-trip Can. $ (transfer, max 2 Kanus). Ohne Guide Mietwagenmiete. 5

7 Regulations: All Rainbow Trout must be released. Only single barbless hooks may be used. All other high quality waters regulations apply. Kathleen & Louise Seen These crystal clear, blue-watered lakes provide breathtaking views and some of the Yukon s most beautiful scenery. Kathleen Lake is very deep and lake trout fishing can be difficult. Nevertheless, we often catch trophy fish there. The river connecting both these Lakes is a dream for grayling fishing. All creek inlets into Louise Lake offer excellent fishing for grayling, lake trout and kokanee. Directions: 14 km north on the Haines Highway to Kathleen Lake camp-ground. Travel by boat to the west end of Kathleen Lake. Walk upriver for 20 minutes to reach Louise Lake. Kosten: Can. $ pro Tag (max 3 Personen). Don t forget: Park License. Aishihik See This 80 km long, barely-fished trophy water is your number one destination for huge lake trout and trophy pike. Surrounded by hills of scenic woodland, the lodge s old-world idyllic cabin sits almost on the lake-shore, adjacent to some of the lake s finest fishing spots. One-day or overnight trips are available. Great fishing all season. There is also the possibility to fish Sekulmun Lake. Directions: Travel 70 km by truck on the Haines and Alaska Highways, then a further 42 km on the Aishihik road. Kosten: Can. $ pro Tag (max 3 Personen pro Boot). 6

8 Moraine See Even getting to this mountain lake is an adventure. Nestling in the hills of the Sifton Range, between Haines Junction and Whitehorse, this glorious stretch of water, set in majestic surroundings, provides very good fishing for pike, small lake trout and large grayling. In the fall, this trip can be combined with grouse hunting. Directions: By car, 85 km northeast and then by ATV for a further 45 minutes. Kosten: Can. $ pro Person / Tag (max 3 Personen) Kluane Lake Is the Yukon s largest lake and its crystal clear water and majestic mountains provide excellent opportunities to watch Dall-Sheep. Great for pike fishing in Little Arm all year long and great inconnu (sheefish) fishing is to be had there in July. Care must be taken because windy or stormy conditions produce waves up to 8 foot high. Directions: 150 km northward by car on the Alaska Highway. Kosten: Can. $ pro Tag (max 3 Personen). Marshall Nebenfluss This small creek holds some good size grayling. It crosses the Alaska Highway approximately 15 km east of Haines Junction. Walk either up- or downstream from the bridge, the further away from the Highway the better the fishing. Directions: 55 km by car on the Alaska Highway. Kosten: Mietwagenmiete, ohne Guide. 7

9 Kloo See This marshy, relatively wind protected lake offers great fishing for trophy-sized pike, lake trout and whitefish. Spectacular views of the St. Elias Mountains. The outlet (Jarvis Creek) is an excellent spot for arctic grayling. Directions: 80 km by car towards Kluane Lake. Kosten: Can. $ pro Tag (max 2 Personen). Canyon See / Aishihik Fluss Canyon Lake and Aishihik Lake are connected by a beautiful river, one km long which offers great fishing for grayling and whitefish. You can combine this trip with pike and lake trout fishing in Canyon Lake or rainbow trout fishing in Otter Pond. Directions: 70 km by car towards Whitehorse then proceed along a gravel road to Aishihik. Kosten: Can. $ pro Tag (max 3 Personen). No guide required if you just fish the river and Otter pond. Otter Teich / Aishihik Fluss This stretch of the Aishihik River offers excellent fishing for rainbow and grayling between Otter Falls and Otter Pond and again in the outlet of Otter Pond. You don t need a guide for this trip, simply ask the management for the special map with the hot spots clearly marked. We have a small motorboat at Otter Pond that you are welcome to use. Directions: 70 km by car towards Whitehorse, then 25 km on a gravel road to Aishihik. Kosten: Mietwagenmiete. 8

10 Giltana See In 2005 we fished this sensational pike lake for the first time and caught many pike up to 110 cm and hooked lake trout in excess of 20 pounds. This picturesque stretch of water stretches for over 5 km and is quite well protected from the wind. Directions: 70 km by car towards Whitehorse then on a gravel road to Aishihik. Kosten: Can. $ pro Tag (max 3 Personen). Fly Outs After a short drive to Pine Lake you take off in a float-plane to one of our very remote fly-out lakes. Depending on which lake you choose, you can fish for rainbow, grayling, pike and lake trout. Good opportunity to watch wildlife. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are interested any of these trips. Kosten: Startet bei Can. $ pro Person (ohne Guide). Yakutat (Alaska) We will gladly organize an overnight trip to Yakutat for King, Sockeye, Silver or Pink salmon in the Situk River. If you so wish, you can also go fishing for halibut in the Pacific. We get regular fish and weather reports and always know when the fish are running. More and more fishermen arrive in Yakutat every year so we recommend that you don t go there during peak times. To obtain access to the best pools, a river trip is necessary; we have the experienced guides and equipment to get you there please inquire from the management. Directions: Travel by car to Haines, Alaska, then onward travel by small plane. Kosten: Je nach Gruppengrösse, Can. $1, $1, Wichtig: Sie benötigen Ihren Reisepass und müssen über eine Alaska-Fischerlizenz verfügen. 9

11 Chilcoot Fluss / Haines In July and early August this short stretch of river between Chilcoot Lake and the Pacific offers good Sockeye Salmon fishing. Later in August and early September Pink salmon enter the river in great numbers. This river is easy accessible and attracts many fishermen, especially on weekends. Good opportunity to watch bears. Directions: Travel by car to Haines, Alaska. Kosten: Mietwagenmiete. East Alsek Fluss (Dry Bay) Breathtaking flight over the St.Elias Range to the Pacific. The scenery is as spectacular as the fishing. You fish incoming tides near the river-mouth for Silvers (August and September), King (June), or Sockeye (July). One- or two-day trips are available. Directions: Travel by car to Haines, Alaska, then onward travel by small plane to Dry Bay. Pat, our local guide, will pick you up at the airstrip. Kosten: Ab Can. $ (je nach Gruppengrösse). Tsiu Fluss Our latest discovery is located north of Yakutat and only accessible by airplane. This river is blessed with a very strong Silver run. The flight through the St. Elias mountains and along the coast is spectacular. You ll land right beside the river and your catch is almost guaranteed. Directions: Drive to Hains/Alaska, fly out to the river. Kosten: Um $ 1,000 pro Person, abhängig von der Zahl Fischern/Fläche. 10

12 Es muss nicht immer Fischen sein! Hiking The 22,000 square miles of Kluane Park was granted National Park status in This Park is home to the snow-covered St. Elias Mountains which includes Canada s highest mountain, Logan, with its elevation of almost 6,000 meters. The Park s fauna and flora are more impressive here than anywhere else on the continent. Whereas there is an excellent choice of hiking trails that can be easily undertaken on one s own, many trips do require a guide as you walk through pristine wilderness, untouched by civilization. With a little luck you will see a lot of wildlife as the Park is a paradise for both black bears and grizzlies. You may also encounter moose, Dall Sheep, mountain goat, lynx, coyotes, wolves, beavers, porcupine and marmots. For bird-watchers, the Park is home to over 100 species of birds, including both Bald and Golden eagle plus many species of hawks and falcons. The following list provides some examples of interesting hikes: Alsek Valley Here at the Lodge we call it Bear Valley. This hike will take you along the banks of the Dezadeash and Alsek Rivers through a valley brimming with fantastic vegetation. In spring the area resembles a stunning sea of multicoloured flowers while in the fall the vegetation totally changes as the bushes become laden with a profusion of berries. These fruits attract the bears, providing them with essential food-stuff prior to their approaching hibernation. Directions: North on the Haines Highway and then on the Alaska Highway to Bear Creek Lodge. Here an old bush road leads into the valley. Kosten: Can. $ pro Tag / max. 5 Personen (geführt). Mietwagenmiete nur für ungeführte Touren. 11

13 Frederick See A few years ago we bought an old trapper s cabin at this seriously remote lake. To get there we follow the trapper s trail and although the trip takes six to eight hours, we pass through some wonderfully rugged scenery. When you do reach your destination, our motor boat and canoe at the cabin enables you to explore the area and watch moose, black bear and lots of other wildlife. Directions: South on the Haines Highway to the end of Dezadeash Lake, turn off at Papineau Road which leads to the trapper s trail. Kosten: Can. $ pro Tag (max 3 Personen). St. Elias See You follow a 6 km, well-maintained hiking trail which takes you to an alpine-like plateau which cradles a beautiful, small lake. A canoe is waiting for you to explore the area. The lake possesses a healthy beaver population and it is not uncommon to see moose on the shore and wild goats on the steep mountains. You can hike this trail without a guide. These are only a few examples of the many trails easily accessible from the Lodge. Please inquire with the management for further suggestions. 12

14 Photography For anyone interested in photography, all the areas described above provide excellent opportunities for breathtaking snapshots. The most commonly photographed wildlife species are: Frederick Lake: moose, beavers, bears, eagles. Alsek Valley: grizzly and mountain goat. Mush and Bates Lakes; lynx, moose, grizzly and black bears. Tatshenshini River: grizzly and eagles. Kathleen Lake: Dall Sheep and bears. ATV Touring If you love action then an ATV tour is perfect for you. Kluane Country abounds in bush trails; most were built by gold miners in the old days and are perfect for ATVs. Chuck Hume Road and Gopher Mountain are our favourites and both offer beautiful views of Dezadeash Lake. A several day trip to Frederick Lake is also possible. Kosten: Can. $ pro Person / Tag River Rafting The Lodge is situated only 45 km away from the Tatshenshini River. Renowned as North America s wildest river, this stunning stretch of water offers great views of the Alsek- Tatshenshini Park. We will gladly organize a day-trip from the Blanchard River to Dalton Post. Throughout your journey down the wild rapids, you ll have many opportunities to spot grizzlies and other wildlife. Kosten: Can. $ pro Person. Mietwagenmiete. 13

15 Kanu Trips We keep canoes at St. Elias Lake, Bates Lake and Dezadeash Lake. A day-trip down Kathleen River makes a wonderful journey through some seriously amazing scenery. Your journey begins in the morning at Kathleen Lake and you ll paddle all day through picture-postcard waterways of lakes, rivers and creeks. In the evening we pick you up at Rainbow Lake. If you are interested in a several day canoe trip we suggest a trip down Dezadeash River to Champagne. Ask at the Lodge for further details. Kosten: Kathleen Fluss ohne Guide Can. $ (Transfer max. 2 Kanus). Mit Guide Can. $ pro Tag (max 3 Personen). Dezadeash Fluss mit Guide Can. $ pro Tag. Rundflug A plane trip over the Kluane National Park is highly recommended. Not only for the great wildlife but also to fly over the spectacular Lowell Glacier which stretches for 80km. This trip also provides a novel way to photograph wildlife and to see North America s largest non-polar ice field. Kosten: Helikopter-trip, pro Stunde, ungefähr, Can. $ 1900 Flug-trip, pro Stunde, ungefähr, Can $ 600 Haines, Alaska Involves a pleasant day s drive over the summit to Haines where you will notice the very obvious change in climate. On descending down the mountains, you ll find yourself in dense rain forest because the Pacific side of the mountains receives 10 times the volume of precipitation than we do in the Yukon. Haines is an interesting fishing town that thrives on tourism. If required, more information can be obtained from the Lodge. 14

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