Freshwater
Vendace
Coregonus albula
- Peak season
- Fall (October-November, pre-spawn)
- Length range
- 8–25 cm
- Weight range
- 0.02–0.3 kg
- Typical depth
- 5–30 m
Habitat
Deep, cold, oligotrophic lakes in northern Europe and Scandinavia. Schools in open water; rarely caught by anglers.
Behavior
Small, schooling planktivore that feeds on zooplankton in the pelagic zone. Important prey species for pike and char.
Best techniques
- Fly fishing with tiny nymphs
- Micro jigging at depth
- Sabiki-style multi-hook rigs
- Ice fishing with small lures
