Marsh Lake
Lake Large lake near Whitehorse used for recreation
A lake in Yukon just southeast of Whitehorse. Marsh Lake attracts boaters, anglers and seasonal cabin owners along the Alaska Highway corridor.
Marsh Lake is a freshwater lake in the southern Yukon, Canada, on the route between Whitehorse and the Alaska Highway corridor. The lake is set in a landscape of boreal forest and rocky shorelines and gives its name to a nearby residential community.
It is used for recreational boating, fishing and seasonal cabins, and is one of several lakes that feed into the Yukon River watershed. The area around the lake is sparsely developed and is popular with local cottage owners and outdoor users.
Marsh Lake lies southwest of Whitehorse in southern Yukon and is reached by road from the city along highways that serve the region.
- Access and recreation: Accessible from the Alaska Highway and close to the small residential community also called Marsh Lake, it is popular for boating, fishing and summer cabins.
How to Get to Marsh Lake #
About 20-30 minutes west of Whitehorse by the Alaska Highway/Highway 1. Road access from Whitehorse is straightforward; services and amenities are concentrated in the town.
Tips for Visiting Marsh Lake #
- If fishing or boating, check local regulations - permits may be required.
- Summer is prime for canoeing, but be mindful of mosquito activity along the shorelines.
- Combine a visit with other Yukon sites if travelling from Whitehorse; distances are long and services sparse.
Best Time to Visit Marsh Lake #
Best in summer for boating and fishing; winter is for experienced cold-weather travelers.
Weather & Climate near Marsh Lake #
Marsh Lake's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -24°C to 20°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -15°C and lows of -24°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -7°C. The driest month with just 5 mm.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 36 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.
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