Species guide
How to catch Lake whitefish
Coregonus clupeaformis
freshwaterbrackishgame fishSalmonidae
Lake whitefish is a freshwater species known for its importance as a game fish. It inhabits lakes primarily but can also be found in large rivers and brackish waters. This species has a fusiform body shape and can reach up to one meter in length.
Where they live
Found mainly in lakes across North America, also inhabits large rivers and brackish waters with depths from shallow to deep (8 to 128 meters).
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- annelid worms
- insect larvae
- small crustaceans
Best baits
- worms
- insect larvae
- small minnows
Best lures
- spinners
- jigs
- soft plastics
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- trolling
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