Freshwater
Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
- Peak season
- Summer and Fall (June-October)
- Length range
- 20–75 cm
- Weight range
- 0.2–8 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–40 m
Habitat
Cold, deep lakes and Arctic rivers. The most northerly freshwater fish; found in alpine and subarctic waters.
Behavior
Cold-water salmonid that feeds on insect larvae, crustaceans, and small fish. Highly variable in colour across populations.
Best techniques
- Fly fishing with nymphs and streamers
- Trolling with spoons in deep lakes
- Spinning with small lures
- Ice fishing with small jigs
