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Which fish species live in the Yukon River and its tributary lakes?

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Yukon River Five Finger Rapid on the upper Yukon River in Yukon.

The Yukon River and its associated waters support a variety of fish species. Within the river itself, common species include Arctic grayling, burbot, pike, whitefish, and several types of salmon.2

Specifically, the king salmon (also known as chinook) and chum salmon are notable for migrating more than 2,000 miles (3,200 km) up the Yukon River to reach their spawning grounds in the headwaters. In addition to these river-dwelling species, the lakes and wetlands of the region are home to populations of lake trout and northern pike.12