Fly fishing for Arctic char

Complete guide — gear, lures, season and tips.

Gear

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Mainline
Intermediate or full sinking line
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet

Lures / bait

  • Streamers
  • Nymphs
  • Egg-sucking leech
Season
July–September
Time of day
Dawn, dusk
Pro tip

Fly fish from a boat on mountain lakes. Long casts and a sinking line.