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Freshwater fish

Arctic char

Salvelinus alpinus

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Recorded inland fishing grounds

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Lakes and rivers
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Fishing rules

The regulation holds no separate minimum size or closed season entry for this species. The provisions for Türkiye as a whole apply.

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Species profile

Scientific name
Salvelinus alpinus
Water type
Freshwater
Other names
Arctic char

Frequently asked questions

Which seas is Arctic char found in?

In our records Arctic char appears in these seas: Lakes and rivers — North-East France, Lakes and rivers — Southeastern France, Lakes and rivers — Luxembourg, Lakes and rivers — Austria.

In which months is Arctic char at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: Lakes and rivers — North-East France September–June; Lakes and rivers — Southeastern France March, April, May, June, October; Lakes and rivers — Austria March, April, May, June, October, November; Lakes and rivers — Luxembourg May–May.

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