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Whitefish fishing

Coregonus lavaretus
Whitefish

About Whitefish

A silvery salmonid that eats invertebrates. Best fishing during the autumn spawning run.

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

Lures and baits that work

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

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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.