Whitespotted Char
Salvelinus leucomaenis
A cold-water char species native to East Asia, particularly Japan, Korea, and parts of Russia. Known for distinctive white spots along its sides and excellent table fare.
Whitespotted Char at a glance
- Scientific name
- Salvelinus leucomaenis
- Typical size
- 8-16 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Inhabits cold mountain streams, lakes, and rivers in mountainous regions. Anglers typically target them in clear, cold waters using small lures, flies, or bait. Some populations are anadromous, moving between fresh and salt water.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a whitespotted char 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™ worksWhitespotted Char questions people ask
Whitespotted Char is Salvelinus leucomaenis.
A typical whitespotted char runs 8-16 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every whitespotted char you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits cold mountain streams, lakes, and rivers in mountainous regions. Anglers typically target them in clear, cold waters using small lures, flies, or bait. Some populations are anadromous, moving between fresh and salt water. 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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