Alaska Dolly Varden Fishing

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Arctic Char / Dolly Varden (up to 19 pounds)
State Record - 19 pounds

Fly rod : Most char are in the 1 to 5 pound range and they are a lot of fun on a good 6 weight but there are some big fish that will tear up such "light" gear and wave goodbye.

Dollies are fall spawners and make the transition from chrome-silver with light pink spots to colorful fish with deep green backs, orange bellies and fins and a pure white stripe on the leading edge of the lower fins. Truly beautiful.

Your reel must have a great drag - smooth, reliable and capable of stopping a train.

Spinning Gear : A good light rod with a reel holding 150 to 200 yards of 10 lb test is a good choice. We can tie on a lighter tippet to get around fish that are line shy.

For peak char fishing come anytime from mid August through the end of September. Look for rivers that have great red runs (like the Kenai and Alagnak) for those truly big fish.

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Alaska River Adventures
PO Box 725 * Cooper Landing, AK 99572
Phone 907-595-2000 * Fax 907-595-3454

Call Toll Free:
1-888-836-9027

Alaska River Adventures
PO Box 725
Cooper Landing, AK 99572

Phone 907-595-2000
Fax 907-595-3454