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Northern cisco
Coregonus artedi
Overview
Coregonus artedi, commonly known as the cisco, is a North American species of freshwater whitefish in the family Salmonidae. The number of species and definition of species limits in North American ciscoes is a matter of debate. Accordingly, Coregonus artedi may refer either in a narrow sense to one of the several types of cisco found e.g. in the Great Lakes, or in a broad sense to the complex of all ciscoes in continental North American lakes, Coregonus artedi sensu lato.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Waxworms
Effective when jigging in deeper water.
- Maggots (Spikes)
A classic choice, great for ice fishing.
- Small Minnows
Use a small hook and light line.
- Aquatic Worms (Bloodworms)
Effective on a small jig head.
- Caddis Larvae
Imitates natural food source.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #00SpinnerBuy
Small size crucial for attracting strikes.
- Blue Fox Vibrax Minnow Spin #2SpinnerBuy
Silver or gold finish works well.
- Kastmaster 1/8 ozSpoonBuy
Excellent for jigging and casting.
- Rapala Ultra Light Minnow 04CrankbaitBuy
Mimics small baitfish.
- Northland Tackle Fire-Ball Jig 1/16 ozJigBuy
Tip with live bait for added attraction.
Techniques
Use a slow, jigging retrieve near drop-offs or submerged structures where ciscoes congregate, paying close attention to your depth finder to target the suspended schools.
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Where to Find Northern cisco
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Northern cisco?+
Popular baits for Northern cisco include Waxworms, Maggots (Spikes), Small Minnows, Aquatic Worms (Bloodworms), Caddis Larvae. Tip: Use a slow, jigging retrieve near drop-offs or submerged structures where ciscoes congregate, paying close attention to your depth finder to target the suspended schools.
Where can I catch Northern cisco?+
Northern cisco can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Minnesota, United States; Saskatchewan, Canada; Ontario, Canada. WikiCatch lists 70 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Northern cisco get?+
Northern cisco (Coregonus artedi) can reach up to 56.99999928474426 cm in length and 3.4 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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