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Arctic Grayling fishing

Thymallus arcticus

About Arctic Grayling

The Arctic grayling is an elegant, sail-finned salmonid of cold, clear northern rivers and lakes, instantly recognizable by its large, colourful dorsal fin. It is a classic fly-rod fish, rising freely to dry flies and nymphs in fast, gravelly runs, and also taken on small spinners. Grayling are eager, free-rising and beautiful, which makes them a favourite light-tackle target in remote, clean water.

Typical size: Usually 0.3-1 kg; trophies over 1.5 kg, to about 50 cm. Record (approx.): approx. 2 kg (varies by region).

Season, time and habitat

Best season
Jun-Aug
Best time
Dawn, day, dusk
Habitat
Lake, River
Season by month

Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch Arctic Grayling?

Arctic Grayling fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, day, dusk.

Where can you catch Arctic Grayling?

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