Qinling lenok
Brachymystax tsinlingensis · Salmonidae
- Freshwater
- Salmonids
- Hard
Where to fish
- River
Habitat icons: Flaticon
The Qinling lenok is a cold-water salmonid with a streamlined, fusiform body covered in small silvery scales with golden highlights on the flanks; its slightly protruding mouth and well-developed fins make it a powerful swimmer.
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Recorded in 1 country
China
GBIF occurrence records — native and introduced populations combined.
Areas
- Mountain torrents
- Eddies behind boulders
- Fast shallow runs
- Pools below waterfalls
Techniques
- Dry fly
- Nymph
- Light streamer
- Light spinning
Baits
- Artificial flies
- Nymphs
- Light streamers
- Small soft lures
Regulations
Check the local regulations in force (legal size limits, closed seasons, bag limits).
For guidance only. Legal sizes, quotas and open seasons vary by location and season: always check the local regulations in force before fishing.
