Dolly Varden
Salvelinus malma
Also called dolly
Dolly Varden is a char species closely related to brook trout, known for its olive-green back with pink, orange, or red spots along the sides. They are popular among anglers for their fighting ability and beautiful coloration.
Dolly Varden at a glance
- Scientific name
- Salvelinus malma
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in cold, clear lakes, streams, and rivers throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Anglers typically target them with small spoons, spinners, and flies in deeper pools and near structure. Some populations are anadromous, moving between freshwater and saltwater.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a dolly varden through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksDolly Varden questions people ask
Dolly Varden is Salvelinus malma. Anglers also call it dolly.
A typical dolly varden runs 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every dolly varden you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in cold, clear lakes, streams, and rivers throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Anglers typically target them with small spoons, spinners, and flies in deeper pools and near structure. Some populations are anadromous, moving between freshwater and saltwater. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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