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Sardine cisco
Coregonus sardinella
Overview
Coregonus sardinella, known as the least cisco or the sardine cisco, is a fresh- and brackishwater salmonid fish that inhabits rivers, estuaries and coastal waters of the marginal seas of the Arctic Basin, as well as some large lakes of those areas.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Waxworms
Small size attracts ciscoes.
- Maggots
Effective when fished near the bottom.
- Small mealworms
Good for ice fishing.
- Zooplankton
Can be collected from the lake, used for chumming.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Small, silver spinners work well.
- Blue Fox Vibrax Minnow Spin #2SpinnerBuy
Good vibration and flash.
- Acme Kastmaster 1/8 ozSpoonBuy
Silver or gold finish are effective.
- Northland Tackle Forage Minnow Spoon 1/16ozSpoonBuy
Mimics small baitfish.
- Marabou JigJigBuy
White or chartreuse are productive colors.
Techniques
Use a slow, steady retrieve or jigging motion close to the bottom as sardine ciscoes are bottom feeders. Look for areas with cooler water and structure.
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Where to Find Sardine cisco
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Sardine cisco?+
Popular baits for Sardine cisco include Waxworms, Maggots, Small mealworms, Zooplankton, Mepps Aglia #0. Tip: Use a slow, steady retrieve or jigging motion close to the bottom as sardine ciscoes are bottom feeders. Look for areas with cooler water and structure.
Where can I catch Sardine cisco?+
Sardine cisco can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Alaska, United States; Satakunta, Finland. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Sardine cisco get?+
Sardine cisco (Coregonus sardinella) can reach up to 46.9999999 cm in length and 0.56 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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