Alaska’s Most Beautiful Native Char
Dolly Varden
Species Guide
Dolly Varden — The Colorful Predator
Often mistaken for trout, Dolly Varden are actually a species of char. In the fall, their bellies turn a brilliant fiery orange with bright pink spots. They are aggressive predators, fighting hard and eagerly taking beads, flesh flies, and streamers.
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The Egg Eaters
Like rainbows, Dollies gorge on salmon eggs during the late summer spawn.
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Upper River
They are incredibly abundant in the Upper Kenai and Kenai Lake.
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Beautiful Colors
Spawning males exhibit some of the most vibrant colors of any freshwater fish.
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Catch & Release
Like trout, we strongly practice catch and release for these slow-growing fish.
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