Alaska Whitefish
Coregonus nelsonii
Alaska whitefish is a coldwater fish species native to Alaska and northern Canada. It's an important subsistence fish for Alaska Native communities and provides recreational fishing opportunities.
Alaska Whitefish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Coregonus nelsonii
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in lakes, rivers, and streams throughout Alaska, preferring cold, clear waters. Anglers typically target them in deeper lake areas or river pools using small jigs, flies, or bait fishing techniques. They are often caught through the ice during winter months.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a alaska whitefish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksAlaska Whitefish questions people ask
Alaska Whitefish is Coregonus nelsonii.
A typical alaska whitefish runs 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every alaska whitefish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in lakes, rivers, and streams throughout Alaska, preferring cold, clear waters. Anglers typically target them in deeper lake areas or river pools using small jigs, flies, or bait fishing techniques. They are often caught through the ice during winter months. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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