Species guide
How to catch Sheefish
Stenodus leucichthys
The Sheefish is a large predatory salmonid found in northern rivers, lakes, and brackish coastal waters. It is known for its elongated, torpedo-shaped body and can grow up to 1.5 meters and 40 kilograms. Adults mainly feed on smaller fish, while juveniles consume aquatic insect larvae and small crustaceans.
Where they live
Sheefish inhabit northern rivers, some land-locked lakes, and nearby brackish coastal waters, favoring upper river reaches as adults and lower reaches for the young. They are nerito-pelagic and found in both freshwater and brackish environments up to around 10 meters depth.
Typical size
Up to about 150 cm
What they eat
- small fishes such as sculpins, chubs, sticklebacks
- insect larvae
- planktonic crustaceans
Best baits
- small live fish
- fish strips
Best lures
- large spoons
- swimbaits
- jigs
How to fish for them
- casting
- trolling
- bottom fishing
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