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Salmon Fishing Alaska Halibut 1-800-622-1177Dolly Varden Fishing
Dolly Varden is
a native resident and anadromous species of Char that is plentiful and
found year round in Kenai Peninsula streams and lakes. Once thought
to be a predator of salmon eggs, studies have shown that dollies feed
actively on diseased or dead salmon eggs on the river bottom. This feeding
activity prevents the diseased or dead eggs from infecting the healthy
eggs within a spawning bed. Thus, the dolly serves a useful purpose
in maintaining the health of other salmon species. For this reason,
we encourage releasing these fish in rivers as they are key to the health
of salmon runs.Visit our Dolly Varden gallery
for more photos. Kenai
Season
Year round. Average Size & Records
For More Information Fishing Gear & Methods Dollies are often caught from the beach as well as in streams and lakes. Homer is a popular spot for salt water dollies, however they are easier to catch using eggs or egg and shrimp imitations in any of the rivers on the peninsula. Dolly fishing is generally good from late spring to early fall. Spinning or casting with spinners, spoons and artificial lures is effective. During hatches in late spring and summer, dry flies that imitate adult mosquiotes, blackflies, mayflies or stoneflies are effective. Saltwater dollies have orange flesh and can be very good table fare. Regulations In most rivers, the limit is 2 per day. Limits may be more liberal in stocked lakes. Conservation
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