Found in most streams and lakes of Alaska north of the Alaska range, and from Bristol Bay to the arctic coast (Ref. 27547). Also present throughout the Kuskokwim and Yukon drainages (Ref. 27547). The anadromous form ranges from Arctic drainages to Bristol Bay; the non-anadromous form occurs in the upper Yukon River drainage and lakes near Bristol Bay (Ref. 5723). One of the more abundant freshwater fishes of Alaska, but because of its migratory habits, the abundance in seasonal (Ref. 27547). Bycatch of subsistence fisheries (Ref. 27547). Spearfishing for sport has developed in the Chatanika river (Ref. 27547). Also Ref. 5723, 6876, 11366, 28503, 96339, 119194, 121277, 125579.