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Fly Out Fishing Dolly 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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