Arctic Char - Dolly Varden

Arctic Char & Dolly Varden Fishing Gear

Gear for Two of Alaska’s Most Loved (and Most Misidentified) Trout-Char Species

Arctic char and Dolly Varden are true Alaskan classics—hard-fighting, beautifully colored, and found in some of the most scenic waters in the state. Whether you’re fishing roadside lakes with your kids, hiking into remote alpine streams, or drilling holes during mid-winter ice season, these species offer year-round opportunity for anglers of every experience level.

Found in both fresh and saltwater, char and Dollies migrate, follow salmon spawning runs, and thrive in cold Alaska environments. Summer brings sight-fishing in clear rivers and creeks; fall shows off their vibrant spawning colors; and winter ice fishing for Dollies is a rite of passage for many young Alaskan anglers—often their very first fish.

This collection includes rods, reels, jigs, beads, spoons, flies, terminal tackle, bait, and ice fishing essentials chosen specifically because they work for char and Dolly Varden across Alaska’s diverse fisheries.

Whether you’re planning a family trip to the Kenai Peninsula, exploring remote tundra streams in the Arctic, or just sneaking in a few hours before work at your favorite local lake—we’ve got the gear that helps you catch more fish.

Explore the collection below and gear up for your next Arctic char or Dolly Varden adventure.

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Explore the collection below and stock your tackle box ahead of your next Arctic char or Dolly Varden outing.