Kluane Lake

Kluane Lake
Kluane Lake
Kluane Lake
LocationYukon
Coordinates61°15′50″N 138°44′40″W / 61.26389°N 138.74444°W / 61.26389; -138.74444
Primary inflowsFormerly the Slims River
Primary outflowsKluane River
Catchment areaBering Sea Watershed
Basin countriesCanada
Max. length81 km (50 mi)
Surface areac. 408 km2 (158 sq mi)
Average depth31 m (102 ft)
Max. depth91 m (299 ft)
Surface elevation781 m (2,562 ft)
SettlementsBurwash Landing, Destruction Bay
Location
Interactive map of Kluane Lake

Kluane Lake is located in the southwest area of Yukon. It is the largest lake contained entirely within Yukon with an area of approximately 408 km2 (158 sq mi), and a length of 81 km (50 mi).

Kluane Lake is located approximately 60 km (37 mi) northwest of Haines Junction. The Alaska Highway follows most of the south side of Kluane Lake and offers lake views. The lake has a mean depth of 31 m (102 ft) and a maximum depth of 91 m (299 ft).

It is situated within both the Kluane First Nation and White River First Nation territories and the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations nearby.