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Vendace
Coregonus albula
Overview
Coregonus albula, known as the vendace or as the Least cisco, is a species of freshwater whitefish in the family Salmonidae. It is found in lakes in northern Europe, especially Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Russia and Estonia, and in some lakes of Norway, the United Kingdom, northern Germany, and Poland. It is also found in diluted brackish water in the Gulfs of Finland and Bothnia, both of which are in the Baltic Sea.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Maggots
Effective when fished on a small jig.
- Waxworms
Good alternative to maggots.
- Bloodworms
Can attract more bites.
- Small Earthworms
Use a very small piece.
- Zooplankton
Naturally attract vendace.
Artificial Lures
- Salmo Hornet 4FCrankbaitBuy
Small and dives quickly.
- Mepps Aglia Longue #0SpinnerBuy
Silver blade is very effective.
- Lunkerhunt YUM PulseSoft PlasticBuy
Small swimbait with tail action.
- Rapala Ultra Light Minnow 04CrankbaitBuy
Trolled slowly works great.
- Blue Fox Vibrax Minnow Spin #2SpinnerBuy
Causes flash vendace strike to.
Techniques
Use light tackle and a slow retrieve when fishing for Vendace, as they have delicate mouths and can be easily spooked.
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Where to Find Vendace
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Vendace?+
Popular baits for Vendace include Maggots, Waxworms, Bloodworms, Small Earthworms, Zooplankton. Tip: Use light tackle and a slow retrieve when fishing for Vendace, as they have delicate mouths and can be easily spooked.
Where can I catch Vendace?+
Vendace can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Keski-Suomi, Finland; Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom; Pirkanmaa, Finland. WikiCatch lists 29 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Vendace get?+
Vendace (Coregonus albula) can reach up to 47.9999989 cm in length and 1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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