Freshwater
European Whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
Hebrew name: נסיך לבן
- Peak season
- Fall and Winter (September-January)
- Length range
- 20–60 cm
- Weight range
- 0.2–5 kg
- Typical depth
- 5–40 m
Habitat
Deep, cold, oligotrophic lakes across northern and alpine Europe. Schools in open water at 10-40 m depth.
Behavior
Plankton and small invertebrate feeder that schools in open water. Delicate biter requiring very sensitive tackle.
Best techniques
- Fly fishing with small nymphs
- Spinning with micro spoons
- Ice fishing with tiny jigs
- Float fishing with maggots at depth
