Napp

See what's biting near you
Browse all fish species

Arctic Char fishing

Salvelinus alpinus
Arctic Char

About Arctic Char

A cold-loving mountain fish of clear northern lakes, often deep and in shoals.

Typical size: Usually 30-50 cm. Record (approx.): ≈ 10 kg.

Season, time and habitat

Best season
Jul-Sep
Best time
Dawn, dusk
Habitat
Lake

Lures and baits that work

Trolling Trolling Pull lures behind a slow-moving boat, often with downriggers or planer boards for depth. Cover water to find the fish.
Spoon Spoon Cast out and retrieve at a steady pace so the spoon flashes and wobbles. Vary the speed and let it flutter down between turns.
Fly Fly Present the fly on a fly line, dry on top or wet below. Mend the line, stay in contact and strike on the light take.

Find waters where Arctic Char is biting now

All regions · Browse all fish species

Common questions

When is the best time to catch Arctic Char?

Arctic Char fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, dusk.

What lures and baits work for Arctic Char?

Effective methods for Arctic Char include Trolling, Spoon and Fly.

Where can you catch Arctic Char?

Arctic Char is most often found in lake. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.