Species guide
How to catch Pygmy whitefish
Prosopium coulterii
freshwatergame fishSalmonidae
The Pygmy whitefish is a small, elongated freshwater fish found in mountain lakes and rivers. It mainly feeds on crustaceans and aquatic insect larvae. This species is considered a game fish and is unique for its modest size and habitat preferences.
Where they live
Found in freshwater lakes and rivers in mountainous regions of North America and Asia, typically at depths ranging from 18 to 168 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 28 cm
What they eat
- crustaceans
- aquatic insect larvae
- midges
- stoneflies
- small mollusks
Best baits
- small aquatic insect imitations
- crustacean baits
- miniature flies
Best lures
- small spoons
- tiny spinners
- soft plastic nymph imitations
How to fish for them
- fly fishing with small dry and wet flies
- ultralight spinning with small lures or bait
- trolling small lures in deeper lake waters
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