Vendace fishing

Coregonus albula

About Vendace

A small, silvery salmonid that shoals in open water and feeds on zooplankton. Its roe is the prized 'löjrom', best fished during the autumn spawning run.

Typical size: Usually 12-20 cm. Record (approx.): ≈ 0.3 kg.

Season, time and habitat

Best season

Oct-Nov

Best time

Dawn, dusk

Habitat

Lake, Coast

Lures and baits that work

Sabiki rig Fish a string of small bright hooks below a weight. Jig it up and down through shoals of herring, mackerel or garfish.

Fly Present the fly on a fly line, dry on top or wet below. Mend the line, stay in contact and strike on the light take.

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch Vendace?

Vendace fishing is usually best around Oct-Nov. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, dusk.

What lures and baits work for Vendace?

Effective methods for Vendace include Sabiki rig and Fly.

Where can you catch Vendace?

Vendace is most often found in lake, coast. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.