Species Guide

Grayling

Lady of the Stream

Average weight

0.5–1.5 kg

Record weight

3.5 kg

Habitat

Cold Mountain Rivers

Season Guide

When to fish Grayling

Grayling can be caught year-round in open rivers. Autumn is spectacular as fish feed heavily before winter sets in.

JanPossible

FebPossible

MarGood

AprGood

MayPeak

JunGood

JulPossible

AugGood

SepPeak

OctPeak

NovGood

DecPossible

Closed

Possible

Good

Peak

Quick Facts

Know your quarry

Grayling thrive in cold, crystal-clear Scandinavian rivers and mountain streams. Recognisable by their stunning sail-like dorsal fin, they are one of Europe's most beautiful freshwater fish. Grayling rise to dry flies almost year-round — a fly angler's dream.

Average weight

0.5–1.5 kg

Record weight

3.5 kg

Habitat

Cold Mountain Rivers

Best technique

Fly fishing (dry fly)

Difficulty

Beginner – Intermediate

License

Required