Yukon fishing licence guide for 2026-27 visitor fees, online buying, 1-day and 6-day choices, salmon catch cards, Alaska resident pricing, and park waters.
For 2026-2027, Yukon season fishing licences cost $30.79 for non-resident Canadians and $43.11 for non-resident aliens before GST. Visitors can also choose 6-day or 1-day products. Youth under 16 do not need the general licence, but non-resident children must fish with a licensed adult; salmon fishing needs a separate catch card.
Season licence prices are before GST. Short trips can compare the 6-day and 1-day products.
The general fishing licence is not the whole answer when salmon is part of the trip.
Park waters follow the national park permit path rather than the ordinary Yukon territorial licence.
| Question or situation | Short answer | Next check |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon fishing licence online, non-resident Canadian, non-resident alien, Alaska resident price, 1-day, or 6-day product | Choose the visitor class, trip length, and buying path before checkout. | Visitor price and buying details below. |
| Full Yukon licence setup, resident eligibility, age exemption, extra licence type, or broad regulation question | The Yukon licence page covers resident rules, exemptions, and extra licence types. | Yukon fishing licence page |
| Salmon Conservation Catch Card, youth salmon card, salmon notice, or salmon season question | A regular Yukon licence is not the whole salmon plan. | salmon licence guide and season calendar |
| Kluane, Ivvavik, Vuntut, national park water, or park-boundary trip | Do not treat the territorial licence as enough for park waters. | national parks guide, Parks Canada permit guide, and federal vs provincial path |
| Visitor comparing Yukon with another province, territory, or U.S. border trip | Compare the broad visitor rules first, then narrow to Yukon-specific Alaska, salmon, and park details. | non-resident licence guide and American visitor guide |
| Quick price estimate before deciding season, 6-day, or 1-day | Treat the calculator only as a planning number; salmon cards and park waters can change the real trip path. | cost calculator and cost comparison |
| Buying after class, salmon, park water, and trip length are clear | Go to the official portal links after the licence class and extra-document questions are settled. | official portal links and online buying guide |
The Yukon province page is better when you still need the broad licence setup. This visitor guide narrows the decision to non-resident price, short-trip product, Alaska resident pricing, salmon card, online buying, national park water, park-boundary planning, visitor comparison, or buying timing.
Yukon visitor split: choose the short-trip or annual visitor licence first; then check the salmon card, Alaska resident price, or park-water rule before checkout.
Yukon visitor trips are easier when the class, trip length, salmon card, and park-water question are separated before checkout. Alaska resident pricing, salmon catch cards, and national parks are the places where a simple visitor price check usually needs one more step.
Most visitors can buy a Yukon fishing licence through the Yukon online service, a Department of Environment office, or an authorised seller. Before buying, decide whether you are a non-resident Canadian, a non-resident alien, or an Alaska resident following the Yukon resident fee path.
For 2026-27, a Yukon season fishing licence costs $30.79 for non-resident Canadians and $43.11 for non-resident aliens before GST. Short visits can use a 6-day or 1-day licence. Salmon fishing needs a separate Salmon Conservation Catch Card.
If the trip is inside Kluane, Ivvavik, or Vuntut national park, do not stop at the Yukon territorial licence. Those park waters need a national park fishing licence instead.
The Yukon is unusual because it gives Alaska residents the same fishing licence fee as Yukon residents when they meet the posted identification requirement. Other visitors need the correct non-resident class.
| Angler | Licence class | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Yukon resident | Yukon resident | Resident age and eligibility rules can change the need to buy. |
| Alaska resident | Yukon resident fee path | Carry the required Alaska licence and photo identification. |
| Visitor from another Canadian province | Non-resident Canadian | Compare season, 6-day, and 1-day choices. |
| Visitor from outside Canada | Non-resident alien | Follow the non-resident alien price column. |
For a short trip, the annual price is not always the best fit. Yukon publishes 1-day and 6-day choices for visitors, which can keep a road trip or fly-in stop simple.
| Licence | Non-resident Canadian | Non-resident alien |
|---|---|---|
| Season | $30.79 | $43.11 |
| 6-day | $18.47 | $24.63 |
| 1-day | $12.31 | $12.31 |
These base fees are before GST. Salmon, national park water, and extra Yukon sport fishing licence types can add a separate step.
The Yukon online service works best after you know the residency class and licence length. Save the licence where you can show it without a strong signal, especially on highway, lake, or remote-water trips.
If salmon is part of the plan, add the Salmon Conservation Catch Card. Yukon guidance treats that card as a separate requirement, including for youth under 16 when fishing for salmon.
If your trip includes burbot set lines, whitefish dip netting, named lakes with extra licensing, or a fishing derby, check the Yukon licence page before assuming the regular angling licence is the only document.
A general Yukon fishing licence is not the whole plan for salmon. The Salmon Conservation Catch Card applies when fishing for salmon, and current Yukon guidance ties the card to the April 1 to November 30 salmon card season.
Salmon rules can change with fishery notices. Before a salmon trip, check the current notice for the river, drainage, or species you plan to fish. The licence purchase is only one part of the decision.
Yukon territorial licences do not cover every protected area. If the trip is inside Kluane National Park and Reserve, Ivvavik National Park, or Vuntut National Park, follow the national park fishing licence path.
Park waters can also have gear rules that differ from nearby territorial waters. Kluane guidance, for example, points anglers to park-specific restrictions such as barbless hooks, no bait, and no lead tackle.
For a mixed trip, separate the plan into two parts: territorial water first, then park water. That keeps the licence, season, and gear rules from getting blended together.
These pages help when Yukon price, online buying, salmon catch cards, Alaska resident pricing, or national parks affect the trip.
Yes. Most anglers can use the Yukon online service, a Department of Environment office, or an authorised seller. Choose the right residency class and licence length before checkout.
The season licence is $30.79 for non-resident Canadians and $43.11 for non-resident aliens before GST. Visitors can also choose 6-day and 1-day licences.
Yukon guidance says Alaska residents pay the same fishing licence fee as Yukon residents when they show the required Alaska resident sport fishing licence and government-issued photo identification.
Yukon resident youth under 16 do not need a general fishing licence. Non-resident children under 16 must fish with a licensed adult. Any youth fishing for salmon needs their own Salmon Conservation Catch Card.
Yes if you are fishing for salmon. The Salmon Conservation Catch Card is separate from the general Yukon fishing licence.
No. Kluane, Ivvavik, and Vuntut national parks use a national park fishing licence instead of the standard Yukon territorial licence.