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Bear Lake whitefish

Prosopium abyssicola

Family
Salmonidae
Max Length
28 cm
Max Weight
1 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Nightcrawlers

    Small pieces on a small hook.

  • Mealworms

    Effective when fished on the bottom.

  • Waxworms

    Good for attracting fish in clear water.

  • Maggots

    Use a few on a small hook.

  • Caddis Larvae

    Try to collect them from the lake.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #0Spinner

    Small and effective in clear water.

    Buy
  • Blue Fox Vibrax Minnow Spin #2Spinner

    Flashy and attracts attention.

    Buy
  • Kastmaster 1/8 ozSpoon

    Cast and retrieve slowly.

    Buy
  • Worden's Rooster Tail 1/16 ozSpinner

    Vary retrieve speed.

    Buy
  • Crappie MagnetSoft Plastic

    Pair with a small jig head.

    Buy

Techniques

Fish near the bottom, especially during the day, as Bear Lake Whitefish are bottom feeders and tend to stay in deeper water.

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Where to Find Bear Lake whitefish

Utah, United States1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Bear Lake whitefish?+

Popular baits for Bear Lake whitefish include Nightcrawlers, Mealworms, Waxworms, Maggots, Caddis Larvae. Tip: Fish near the bottom, especially during the day, as Bear Lake Whitefish are bottom feeders and tend to stay in deeper water.

Where can I catch Bear Lake whitefish?+

Bear Lake whitefish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Utah, United States. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Bear Lake whitefish get?+

Bear Lake whitefish (Prosopium abyssicola) can reach up to 28.0000001 cm in length and 1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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