Lake Whitefish
Coregonus clupeaformis
Lake whitefish are silvery, deep-bodied fish with small heads and underslung mouths adapted for bottom feeding. They are an important commercial and recreational species in the Great Lakes and northern waters.
Lake Whitefish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Coregonus clupeaformis
- Typical size
- 15-22 inches, 2-6 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Lake whitefish inhabit cold, deep lakes and are found primarily in the Great Lakes region and northern Canada. Anglers typically target them in deep water using small jigs, spoons, or live bait near the bottom. They are often caught through ice fishing during winter months.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a lake 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™ worksLake Whitefish questions people ask
Lake Whitefish is Coregonus clupeaformis.
A typical lake whitefish runs 15-22 inches, 2-6 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every lake whitefish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Lake whitefish inhabit cold, deep lakes and are found primarily in the Great Lakes region and northern Canada. Anglers typically target them in deep water using small jigs, spoons, or live bait near the bottom. They are often caught through ice fishing 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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