Dolly Varden

If you're looking for Dolly Varden in Alaska, Thorne Bay offers excellent opportunities. The numerous streams and rivers that empty into the bay provide crucial spawning and rearing habitat for these beautiful fish. Dolly Varden are opportunistic feeders, and their diet varies depending on the season and availability of food. Fishing for Dolly Varden is typically best during the summer and early fall when they migrate upstream to spawn. Fly fishing with egg patterns or small streamers is highly effective, but they will also take spinners and small lures. Access to the rivers and streams around Thorne Bay can be challenging in some areas, so be prepared for some hiking. A local tip: focus your efforts around areas with spawning salmon, as Dolly Varden often congregate to feed on salmon eggs. Also, be mindful of bear activity in the area, especially during the salmon run. Check with the local Fish and Game office for the most up-to-date regulations and fishing conditions.