Sardine Cisco
Coregonus sardinella
A small whitefish species found in cold northern waters, primarily in Arctic and subarctic regions. This silvery fish is an important forage species in northern lake ecosystems.
Sardine Cisco at a glance
- Scientific name
- Coregonus sardinella
- Typical size
- 6-12 inches, 0.25-0.75 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in deep, cold lakes and sometimes coastal waters in Alaska and northern Canada. Rarely targeted by anglers as they are small and primarily serve as forage for larger game fish like lake trout and northern pike.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a sardine cisco 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™ worksSardine Cisco questions people ask
Sardine Cisco is Coregonus sardinella.
A typical sardine cisco runs 6-12 inches, 0.25-0.75 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every sardine cisco you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in deep, cold lakes and sometimes coastal waters in Alaska and northern Canada. Rarely targeted by anglers as they are small and primarily serve as forage for larger game fish like lake trout and northern pike. 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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