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Salvelinus alpinus
Arctic Char
Freshwater
About this species
The northernmost freshwater fish, a beautiful char of Arctic lakes and rivers with orange bellies at spawning. It endures extreme cold and short feeding seasons in pristine waters. Small spoons, spinners and bright flies work during the brief open-water window.
Season
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Depth
2 – 40 m
Habitat Spots
LakeRiverStream
Fishing Methods
LureFlyJigging
Bait & Rig
Small spoons in gold or red, bright inline spinners, and attractor dry flies during the brief Arctic summer open-water window.
Edibility & Taste
Rich, pink-orange flesh similar to salmon with excellent flavor; superb pan-fried or smoked.
Similar Species
Pale pink or cream spots on a dark body and whitish leading edges on lower fins distinguish arctic char from brook trout at spawning time.
Record Weight
15.11 kg