Arctic Char

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

  • About
  • Type: Fat. Anadromous.
  • Characteristics: Similar to both salmon and trout, to which it is related. Flesh is similar to salmon but with less fat, although with more fat than trout.
  • Weight: Usually around 4 lb (1.8 kg), but can be as large as 25 lb (11 kg).