Dolly Varden Trout

This is the Wiki page for the Dolly Varden Trout found in Kamuibetsu National Park.

Description

The Dolly Varden Trout is a species of ray-finned fish native to the cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in Asia and North America. Despite being referred to as a trout, it belongs to a family of fish more commonly associated with the char.

The first recorded use of the name ‘Dolly Varden’ was used to name fish caught in the McCloud River in northern California in the early 1870s. A popular trend in fashion for women at that time was known as ‘Dolly Varden’, a dress of sheer muslin worn over a bright-colored petticoat; although the exact name was taken from a character in Dickens’ novel Barnaby Rudge. The colorful markings of the fish reminded anglers of the fashion stylings of Dolly Varden, clothing the fish previously known as the ‘calico trout’ in the garb of a new name.

Summary

Habitats

Dolly Varden Trout can be found in Shallow Pond, Deep Pond, Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.

Bait & Lure Preferences

Leeches, Spinnerbait, Liver, Minnow, Jerkbait, Tube, Worm, Crankbait, Spinner, Shad, Cheese, Hotdog, Spoon, Grub, can be used to lure and catch Dolly Varden Trout in COTW the Angler.

Traits

The Dolly Varden Trout has the following traits:

• Jumper:

  Likes jumping out of the water.

Tips for catching Dolly Varden Trout

Preferred Bait

The Dolly Varden Trout preferes Leeches as bait. If you use Leeches you have the best chance of cathing a Dolly Varden Trout.

Time of Day

The best time for catching a Dolly Varden Trout is during Daytime and Nighttime.

Ranks & Hook Sizes