Mountain Whitefish Fishing
Prosopium Williamsoni
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9.8-28 inch
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3.1-5.1 lb
Mountain Whitefish are slender, silver fish found in cold, clear streams and rivers of the Rocky Mountains. They prefer fast-moving water with gravel bottoms, where they feed on insects and small invertebrates. Mountain Whitefish are known for their schooling behavior and are often caught by fly fishermen using nymphs and other small flies.
Lures & Baits
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spoons
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jigs
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cured fish roes
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minnows
Fishing Tips
- Water type: fresh
- Hook type: Bait Holder hook, J-hook, Aberdeen Hook, Jighead
- Hook size: #8 - #2
How to Catch Mountain Whitefish
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casting
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still fishing
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spinning
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fly fishing
Where to Catch Mountain Whitefish
Best Fishing Spots for Mountain Whitefish
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Bear lake UT
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The Dalles Riverfront Park
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donner lake
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St Helens Marina
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Mosier Creek
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Rock Creek Beach
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Trail Creek (US, ID)
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Hunter Creek Reservoir
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Cedar Creek (US, OR)
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Central Oregon Canal
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Silvas Creek
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Odell Creek
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Neal Creek
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Beldens, Montezuma Slough
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Hall's Creek
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King Creek (US, WA)
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Little Lava Lake
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Zollner Creek