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The Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) is char species of native to northern polar region. There native range includes Alaska where non-anadromous can be found in alpine lakes and their tributaries. They are also native to New England, Canada, and Eurasia.
Arctic char are a highly variable species with a wide range of morphs. A few subspecies are recognized by scientists, such as Blueback or Sunapee Trout (Salvelinus alpinus oquassa) found in New England.
Arctic char with hybridize with lake trout and brook trout.
Arctic char. Photo by Bloopityboop, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Angler Challenges
The Arctic char is included Western Native Trout Challenge but only catches in Alaska qualify.
See rules for this challenge and state regulations for restrictions.
Additional Reading
Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus), Species Profile by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus), Ecological Risk Screening Summary by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Trout and Salmon of North America by Robert Behnke
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