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Grayling fishing

Thymallus thymallus
Grayling

About Grayling

The "lady of the stream", with a tall dorsal fin. Rises to insects in flowing northern water.

Typical size: Usually 25-40 cm. Record (approx.): ≈ 3 kg.

Season, time and habitat

Best season
Jun-Aug
Best time
Day, dusk
Habitat
River, Lake

Lures and baits that work

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.
Spinner Spinner Reel just fast enough to keep the blade spinning from the off. Work it along weed edges, rocks and current seams, shallow or deep.

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch Grayling?

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

What lures and baits work for Grayling?

Effective methods for Grayling include Fly and Spinner.

Where can you catch Grayling?

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