Species guide

How to catch Whitespotted char

Salvelinus leucomaenis

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Stylized 2D illustration of Whitespotted char
#0022FreshwaterBrackishSaltwaterGame FishFreshwaterBrackishSaltwaterNorth AmericaAsiaEuropePacific

The Whitespotted char is a predatory fish known for its elongated body and distinct white spots. It inhabits freshwater, brackish, and saltwater environments across parts of North America, Asia, and Europe. This species is prized by anglers for its fighting ability and sizable growth.

Where they live

Found from shallow to depths of 50 meters in freshwater, brackish, and saltwater habitats across the Pacific region including North America, Asia, and Europe.

Typical size

Up to about 120 cm

What they eat

  • small fish
  • crabs
  • mayflies
  • aquatic bugs
  • hymenopteran larvae
  • midge larvae
  • stonefly larvae
  • caddisfly larvae

Best baits

  • small fish bait
  • crab bait
  • insect larvae bait

Best lures

  • spoons
  • spinnerbaits
  • soft plastic lures
  • jigs

How to fish for them

  • spin fishing
  • fly fishing
  • bait fishing

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