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Dolly varden

Salvelinus malma

Family
Salmonidae
Max Length
127 cm
Max Weight
18.3 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
423

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Salmon Eggs

    A classic and highly effective bait.

  • Nightcrawlers

    Good all-around bait, use pieces or whole.

  • Maggots

    Effective, especially in clear water.

  • Mealworms

    Can be very productive for smaller fish.

  • Leeches

    Works well drifted or under a bobber.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Silver or gold blade for best results.

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  • Blue Fox Vibrax #4Spinner

    Sonic vibration attracts strikes.

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  • Kastmaster 1/4 ozSpoon

    Silver or gold, cast and retrieve.

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  • Worden's Rooster Tail 1/8 ozSpinner

    White or chartreuse for visibility.

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  • Woolly BuggerFly

    Black, olive, or brown color patterns.

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Techniques

Dolly Varden often hold near structure like fallen logs or undercut banks, so target these areas; vary your retrieve speed until you find what they are hitting.

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Where to Find Dolly varden

Alaska, United States183 spotsBritish Columbia, Canada153 spotsWashington, United States34 spotsAlberta, Canada10 spotsManitoba, Canada3 spotsSaskatchewan, Canada2 spotsNorthwest Territories, Canada2 spotsOntario, Canada2 spotsQuébec, Canada2 spotsMissouri, United States1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Dolly varden?+

Popular baits for Dolly varden include Salmon Eggs, Nightcrawlers, Maggots, Mealworms, Leeches. Tip: Dolly Varden often hold near structure like fallen logs or undercut banks, so target these areas; vary your retrieve speed until you find what they are hitting.

Where can I catch Dolly varden?+

Dolly varden can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Alaska, United States; British Columbia, Canada; Washington, United States. WikiCatch lists 423 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Dolly varden get?+

Dolly varden (Salvelinus malma) can reach up to 126.99999799999999 cm in length and 18.3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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