Freshwater
Dolly Varden
Salvelinus malma
- Peak season
- Summer and Fall (July-October)
- Length range
- 15–60 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–5 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–15 m
Habitat
Cold streams, rivers, and lakes from Alaska through the Pacific Rim to Japan. Both anadromous and resident forms exist.
Behavior
Opportunistic feeder on salmon eggs, insects, and small fish. Often found alongside Pacific salmon in spawning streams.
Best techniques
- Fly fishing with egg patterns
- Small spinners in streams
- Bead fishing below salmon redds
- Nymph fishing in pools
