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.
― In-game description
This is the Wiki page for the Dolly Varden Trout found in Kamuibetsu National Park.
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, Pro Performance, 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.
Water Temperature
Dolly Varden Trout will bite when the water temperature is between 0.0°C and 16.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 8.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.094-0.226kg) | 9 and 8 |
| 🥉Bronze (0.226-0.944kg) | 7 and 6 |
| 🥈Silver (0.944-2.16kg) | 5 and 4 |
| 🥇Gold (2.16-3.35kg) | 3 |
| 💎Diamond (3.35-4.35kg) | 2 |
Dolly Varden Trout Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Dolly Varden Trout. These are locations where Diamond Dolly Varden Trout have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Dolly Varden Trout can be caught at these locations.
