Trout & Salmon
Arctic Grayling
Thymallus arcticus
FreshwaterSalmonidaeLeast Concern
About
Arctic Grayling are slender fish characterized by their large, sail-like dorsal fin, often with colorful markings. They are active fish, typically found in clear, cold rivers and lakes, and are known for their preference for insect larvae and surface insects.
- Average size
- 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Colors
- Silver body with iridescent hues of blue, purple, and pink; dorsal fin with red, orange, or purple spots or stripes.
- Diet
- Primarily aquatic insects (larvae and adults), terrestrial insects, small crustaceans, and occasionally small fish or fish eggs.
- Region
- Alaska, Montana (reintroduced), and historically in Michigan (extirpated). Also found in Canada and Russia.