Lake Whitefish

Coregonus clupeaformis

A native deepwater species of the Great Lakes and some deep inland lakes, lake whitefish have become an increasingly popular target for jig and fly anglers, especially off Great Lakes piers and through the ice.

Seasonal Activity

Best Techniques

• ice fishing with small jigs
• jigging from piers
• fly fishing with nymphs
• vertical jigging

Top Baits

• wax worms on small jigs
• single eggs
• small flies
• spikes
• tiny tube jigs

Michigan state record: 14.27 lbs, Lake Michigan, 2018