Lake Whitefish fishing
About Lake Whitefish
A cool, deep-water member of the salmon family, the lake whitefish roams northern lakes feeding on insect larvae, small molluscs and zooplankton near the bottom. It has a small, soft mouth, so finesse jigging with small spoons, tiny jigs tipped with larvae or maggots, and a light touch is needed to hook and hold them. It is a popular hard-water target through the ice in winter.
Typical size: Commonly 35 to 50 cm; trophies over 60 cm. Record (approx.): approx. 6 kg (varies by region).
Season, time and habitat
Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Common questions
When is the best time to catch Lake Whitefish?
Lake Whitefish fishing is usually best around Oct-Nov. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, dusk.
Where can you catch Lake Whitefish?
Lake Whitefish is most often found in lake. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.