22 Oct 2025 Ice Fishing Under Yukon’s Northern Lights

Imagine sitting on a frozen wilderness lake angling for northern fish as the northern lights dance overhead. For travellers seeking something different, North Country Outdoor Adventures offers guided winter fishing trips that combine the thrill of ice fishing with the magic of the Yukon wilderness. Based in Whitehorse, this locally owned company provides both half- and full-day winter excursions to a variety of lakes across the Yukon - with the rare chance to fish beneath the dancing Northern Lights.

There are several guided options available, including day trips or evening departures that bring together spectacular northern lights viewing with ice-fishing. The Full Day Ice Fishing/Aurora Trip – Night Trip lets visitors spend a full night on the ice, catching burbot and the occasional lake trout while the northern sky comes alive with colour. Trips begin around sunset to make the most of prime fishing hours and finish by 4am, giving guests the full experience of Yukon’s long winter night.

All trips include gear - rods, bait, augers, and lures - along with hot drinks and snacks. Full-day excursions feature a freshly cooked shore lunch, typically fried fish with fries, beans, and corn, or a fish bake with potatoes or rice. A camp stove accompanies every trip to warm water or food, and when conditions allow, guests can enjoy a campfire on the ice or along the shoreline.

Summer brings a different kind of adventure, where guests can explore pristine lakes by boat and cast for northern species under the Yukon’s midnight sun. 

Whether summer or winter, owner-guide Dave Fister is known for creating memorable days, ensuring guests are well looked after from start to finish. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Whitehorse are included, and groups of up to five people are welcome. Winter guests should come prepared with proper winter gear - insulated boots, bibs, parkas, mittens, and layers. Guests must also bring a valid Yukon fishing licence, which is available online or in Whitehorse.

In addition to fishing trips, North Country Outdoor Adventures also offers a range of summer day tours showcasing the best of the southern Yukon’s landscapes, history, and wildlife. An evening northern lights viewing tour without fishing is also available. 

If you have clients looking for something unique, ice-fishing under the northern lights is sure to please. 

For more information:

Contact North Country Outdoor Adventures via their website or by phone +1-867-689-0273.
Website: www.northcountryyukon.ca