Frances Lake
Lake Large Yukon lake in wilderness area
A remote Yukon lake reached by floatplane or rough logging roads, Frances Lake draws anglers, canoeists and wildlife watchers. Expect boreal forest, trout fishing and backcountry campsites; outfitters run summer fishing trips and float-plane access.
Frances Lake is a freshwater lake in the Yukon territory of Canada located in the territory’s eastern region. It has an associated small community and has been used historically for fishing and as a travel route within the Yukon.
The area around the lake was used by Indigenous peoples and later by European fur traders and prospectors; a trading post and settlement activity existed in the region during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The lake has remained a sparsely populated area primarily used for subsistence and recreational activities.
Situated in east-central Yukon, Frances Lake lies well north of the British Columbia border and northeast of Whitehorse, set among boreal forest and rolling hills typical of the region.
How to Get to Frances Lake #
Frances Lake is reached by road from the Alaska Highway via the Robert Campbell Highway (Yukon Highway 4) with final approaches on local logging roads; floatplane access is also common from Whitehorse or nearby lodges. Distances in the Yukon are deceptive-allow extra time for rough gravel sections and variable weather.
Tips for Visiting Frances Lake #
- If fishing is a priority, check lake-specific regulations and licences through Yukon government resources before arrival.
- Bring a detailed topo map-many approaches are by logging roads or rough trails and cell service is limited.
- Launch from the main public access point on the western shore; local boaters know the lake's shallow shelves and hidden rocks.
Best Time to Visit Frances Lake #
Late June through August is the practical window for visiting; floatplanes and seasonal roads are common access methods.
Weather & Climate near Frances Lake #
Frances Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -30°C to 21°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -20°C and lows of -30°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -26°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -22°C. The driest month with just 20 mm.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 72 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -27°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).
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