Species guide
How to catch European whitefish
Coregonus lavaretus
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#1046FreshwaterBrackishGame FishFreshwaterBrackishAsiaEuropeAtlanticPacificMediterranean
The European whitefish is a predatory freshwater and brackish water fish known for its elongated, streamlined body. It inhabits lakes and rivers across Europe and parts of Asia. This species is prized for sport fishing and can reach impressive sizes.
Where they live
Found in freshwater and brackish environments across Europe and Asia, including lakes and slow rivers.
Typical size
Up to about 73 cm
What they eat
- aquatic insects
- stoneflies
- leeches
- midges
- chironomid larvae
- beetles
- terrestrial insects
Best baits
- worms
- insect larvae
- small aquatic insects
- flies
Best lures
- small spoons
- spinners
- soft plastic lures imitating insects
How to fish for them
- float fishing
- ledger fishing
- ultralight spinning
- fly fishing
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