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Lake Whitefish
Coregonus clupeaformis

  • Generates the greatest income for the commercial fisheries in United States and Canada
  • Schooling species is also fished by sport anglers
  • Popular regional restaurant fare


Native Fish Species
Bass (Large & Smallmouth)
Burbot
Lake Herring
Lake Trout
Lake Whitefish
Walleye
Yellow Perch
Lake Sturgeon

Non-native Fish Species
Brown Trout
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Common Carp
Rainbow Smelt

Updated: 08/15/2008
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