Freshwater
Lake Whitefish
Coregonus clupeaformis
- Peak season
- Winter (ice fishing) and Fall
- Length range
- 25–65 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–5 kg
- Typical depth
- 5–40 m
Habitat
Cold, deep lakes — often in the Great Lakes region. Schools at 10–40m depth over sandy bottoms.
Behavior
Bottom feeder that browses on insects, snails, and small crustaceans. Light biter that requires sensitive tackle.
Best techniques
- Ice fishing with small jigs
- Fly fishing with nymphs
- Drop-shot with wax worms
- Jigging spoons
