The grayling (Thymallus) is a species of freshwater fish in the salmon family (family Salmonidae) of order Salmoniformes. There are six species spread across the northern hemisphere, but only the Arctic Grayling is found in North America. They range in northern regions of North America, Asia and eastern Europe; east of the Ural Mountains. The Northern part of western Europe is inhabited by the European grayling (Thymallus thymallus). There are four other species of grayling found in Russia (Siberia), China and Mongolia.

Arctic Grayling:
Arctic grayling is a Holarctic species meaning they are distributed in a circle around the arctic region of the northern hemisphere. They are widespread in Arctic ocean drainages from Hudson Bay, Canada to Alaska and in Arctic and Pacific drainages to central Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. There are remnant native populations of fluvial Arctic grayling in the upper Missouri river drainage in the Big Hole river and Red Rock basin (“Montana Arctic grayling”). Fluvial Arctic grayling have been reestablished in the upper Ruby river, a tributary of the Beaverhead river. The native range formerly extended south into the Great Lakes basin in Michigan. They occur naturally in the Arctic ocean basin in Siberia from the Ob to Yenisei drainages and in European Russia in some tributaries of the Pechora river.

Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus). Arctic grayling grow to a maximum recorded length of 76 cm (30 in) and a maximum recorded weight of 3.8 kg (8.4 lb). Of typical thymalline appearance, the Arctic grayling is distinguished from the similar grayling (T. thymallus) by the absence of dorsal and anal spines and by the presence of a larger number of soft rays in these fins. There is a dark midlateral band between the pectoral and pelvic fins, and the flanks may possess a pink iridescence. Arctic Grayling in Alaska have been documented living 30+ years.

Mongolian Grayling:
Mongolian Grayling (Thymallus brevirostris Kessler) are found in the great lakes basin area of Western Mongolia and Southern Russia. They inhabit only a small area compared to Arctic and European Grayling.

Alaska West

Alaska

Deneki Outdoors owns and operates this destination on the banks of the Kanektok River, and has spared no expense to make it one of the most nicely appointed camps in Alaska. For the next week you'll be fishing in one of the most beautiful...
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Aniak River Lodge

Alaska

Located on the remote banks of the Aniak River, it's jam packed with rainbows, dollies, grayling, salmon, sheefish and northern pike. It's a fish factory. Talk about a complete fly fishing experience!
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Bear Trail Lodge

Alaska

Bear Trail Lodge is located at the epicenter of some of the best trout, salmon and char fisheries in Alaska. For those who are looking for a superb fly-out experience targeting a mixed bag experience, Bear Trail should be at or near the top.
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Bristol Bay Sportfishing Lodge

Alaska

Owner and head pilot Jerry Jacques operates one of the most unique fly out lodges in the Iliamna area, combining small occupancy and multiple aircraft to give guests a wide range of angling options. Bristol Bay Sportfishing can show you...
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Copper River Lodge

Alaska

Located right on the banks of the famed Copper River near Iliamna, Alaska, this is, arguably, the most beautiful location and one of the finer fishing locations for rainbow trout in our 49th state. It is Alaska the way most anglers imagine it to be...
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Duncan & Sons Float Trips

Alaska

The float is based on the Kanektok River, which flows directly into Kuskokwim Bay. Famous for its beautifully-marked "Leopard" rainbows, the river also hosts superb runs of all 5 species of Pacific salmon, as well as sea run Dolly Varden and...
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Duncan & Sons River Camps

Alaska

The Duncans use jet sleds to access the fishing grounds each day; sometimes they will have anglers fish from the boats (they have set them up to be rowed), and sometimes they will beach the boats and have guests wade the shallower runs and riffles.
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Goodnews River Lodge

Alaska

Mike Gorton's remote outpost camp on the Goodnews River has been popular with hardcore anglers for decades. This midrange-sized river is far enough off the beaten track so as to have very few free floaters, meaning most of the many miles...
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Mongolia Canyon Float Trip

Mongolia

The "Classic Canyon Adventure" is designed for those of us who like a bit more comfort with their expedition. We pass day after day floating down a glorious mountain stream casting to hungry grayling, large trout and massive taimen. In the evening, we...
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Mongolia Headwaters Expedition

Mongolia

This trip is a massive adventure, combining everything from small regional aircraft to off-road vehicles to horses and camels. Participants must be in very good physical condition to participate in this expedition! This is a trip for guests who...
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Mongolia Lower River Floats

Mongolia

The Lower River is the most remote fishery in this already remote region, making vehicle access nearly impossible along much of the stretch. On Lower River trips, guests are accommodated in fully kitted ger camps for only the first and last...
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Mongolia Upper River Floats

Mongolia

A small group of anglers will explore nearly eighty miles of pristine river, floating through the world's first Taimen Sanctuary. You will fish for taimen, lenok and trout on a fresh stretch of river every day, and stay in a well-appointed ger...
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Outpost on the Nush

Alaska

The "Nush" is a fish bum's dream come true. Rise as early or late as you please 'cause there's no competition to race to the pool. Fish hard all day on 50 miles of accessible river, come back to camp and recharge with a hearty meal and a few fish stories.
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Rainbow King Lodge

Alaska

A legacy fly-out fishing lodge in the heart of the famed Katmai Basin of Alaska, Rainbow King's variety of fishing options in unparalleled. From their private lease rainbow trout fisheries to world-class salmon rivers, there is something for everyone. They even offer halibut fishing...
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Rapids Camp Lodge

Alaska

Rapids Camp Lodge, an easy to reach, full service fly-out lodge with excellent home water and one of the most diverse and exciting fly fishing programs in Alaska. The lodge is located on the Naknek River, near King Salmon, just an eighty minute flight...
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Royal Coachman Lodge

Alaska

Of all the attributes that make Royal Coachman Lodge attractive, none are so obvious as their location, and the quality of their staff. The lodge itself is located on the banks of a wilderness river in the remote Togiak/Tikchik region of Alaska...
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Royal Wolf Lodge

Alaska

Royal Wolf Lodge is remote, only accommodates 12 anglers a week in a true wilderness setting, and boasts one of the finest, most tastefully-appointed lodge and cabin complexes in its genre. Chris and Linda Branham own and operate what is,...
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Spatsizi Wilderness Lodge

Canada

Spatsizi River Outfitters is one of the most exclusive fly-out wilderness trips on the North American map. The comfortable log lodge is located on Laslui Lake, more than 200 miles North of Smithers, British Columbia. The package includes the round-trip charter flight...
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Talaheim Lodge

Alaska

Imagine being in an Alaskan wilderness only a short 45-minute flight from Anchorage, in a comfortable lodge (that only takes 6-8 guests per week) on the banks of a great trout and salmon river, with superb guides and wonderful food. Yeah, yeah, that’s all fine and good, you say…
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The Ridge

Alaska

The Ridge is located 210 miles southwest of Anchorage on privately held land in the heart of Alaska’s phenomenal Bristol Bay and Lake Iliamna “Trophy Alaska Rainbow Trout” watershed, and conveniently adjacent to the Katmai Wilderness.
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