Whitefish fishing

Coregonus lavaretus

About Whitefish

A silvery salmonid that eats invertebrates. Best fishing during the autumn spawning run. In October and November it moves onto shallow stony shores and reefs, and that is the short window when it is within reach of a shore angler. Because it feeds on insect larvae and small crustaceans, the hooks and flies that work are much smaller than they look right. Through the ice a tiny jig fished slowly is the standard method.

Typical size: Usually 30-45 cm. Record (approx.): ≈ 4 kg.

Season, time and habitat

Best season

Sep-Oct

Best time

Dawn, dusk

Habitat

Lake, Coast

Season by month

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.

Lures and baits that work

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. Check price on Amazon

Trolling Pull lures behind a slow-moving boat, often with downriggers or planer boards for depth. Cover water to find the fish. Check price on Amazon

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Waters where Whitefish bites

Vänern - Spiken Västra Götaland Vättern - Hjo Västra Götaland Storsjön - Östersund Jämtland Vindelälven - Sorsele Västerbotten Torneälven - Pajala Norrbotten Siljan - Rättvik Dalarna Siljan Dalarna Ljusnan Gävleborg

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch Whitefish?

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

What lures and baits work for Whitefish?

Effective methods for Whitefish include Fly and Trolling.

Where can you catch Whitefish?

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