The Arctic Char is a cold water fish that is a member of the family Salmonidae. Char can be found the furthest north of any freshwater species and can be found in lakes as far north as the islands of the Canadian Arctic. Artic Char can be found in most waterways including lakes, rivers and sea running fish that return to their home river each year to breed, fish returning into fresh water from the sea are known for their herder fighting capabilities
This is the perfect fishing trip for a novice or experienced angler looking for a short fully guided holiday with the chance of catching an exceptionally large Trout. Fishing on some stunning private beats, you will have your guide on hand to answer any questions and hopefully land and photograph some magnificent fish.
The Sog River is recognized as one of the finest Atlantic Salmon rivers in Iceland, it is also the largest spring fed river in Iceland. Our beat Sydri Bru is the most productive beat on the river with old catch records indicating that anything from 140 to 240 salmon caught each year.
Alaska Trophy Adventures Lodge is the perfect wilderness fishing retreat. Boasting a world-famous run of all five species of Pacific Salmon, plus a host of resident fish, such as Leopard Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char and Grayling. No set itineraries fish with your guides each day for the species of your choice.
A fly fishing dream in stunning scenery were you can cast a line in crystal clear streams that are full of fresh aggressive Arctic Char. Kangia River is a river truly made for fly anglers, with cut-banks, rapids, slow and deep stretches, waterfalls, and pocket-water all the way down to the tidal influenced delta.
Name: Arctic Char
Scientific Name: (Salvelinus alpinus)
Common Names: Blue backs, Torgoch, Red belly’s
Description: Although the Arctic Char would be considered rare in Britain and Ireland only being found in deep glacial lakes but in many parts of the subarctic world they are extremely abundant. Due to the Arctic Chars vast range and very often isolated existence they are subject to distinct Morphological changes creating vast differences in size, colours and habits.
Average Size: Because of the Arctic Chars tendency to morph its size range can differ greatly with fish in certain types of water averaging only a 1lb but with certain rivers of northern Europe and Canada holding beasts that can reach up to 30lb. On the whole, fish ranging between 2 and 5lb would be considered average for anglers travelling to target Arctic Char.
Where to catch: Arctic Char can be found and caught in many waters throughout Northern Europe and North America, but as I mentioned earlier the size difference between some areas and others is huge. If you are an angler looking to target larger specimens then countries that would be worth looking at would be Greenland, Alaska, Iceland and Norway each with its own variation of the species. Rivers tend to be more attractive propositions for the fly angler as the fish generally grow slightly larger on average and styles of fishing the rivers more enjoyable. Some lakes can be of interest to anglers such as Lake Thingvallavatn in Iceland that holds four different subspecies of Char that only two of them can be found here.
Fishing Methods: When choosing tackle for Arctic Char you first need to look at the type of water and the size of fish that you are likely to encounter. If you are fishing in rivers that have a good flow and hold decent sized fish like Greenlands, Kangia River then using a switch rod or small spey rod of 6/7# would be of great use. When fishing in higher water a small double handed rod gives you great control of your flies and also any fish that you hook during the fishing day. High water conditions allow you to swing quite large flies such as intruders and 2 to 3-inch tube flies that can really entice an aggressive response from big angry Char. In lower water conditions single handed rods in 5/6# can be used with floating lines and long light leaders, types of flies for fishing this way can be nymphs and small streamers.
If you have any questions about our Arctic Char fishing trips contact our experienced team who will be able to help with any questions you have. Alternatively, you can request a free brochure.
