Fox's Den Lodge Whitefish

Whitefish can be caught in the early spring or in the Fall when they migrate to the mouth of the Lochalsh river or narrow flows on the lake . Whitefish have small mouths, which makes them somewhat harder to catch .Here are a few tip to improve your chance at catching a mess of whitefish. Just follow some rules for the different seasons

In the very early Spring, the Whitefish migrate into the rivers and streams to feed on the Walleye, Pike and Sucker eggs that are being dropped during the spawn. The best way to fish for Whitefish in the Spring is near the river with light line and very small hooks with Wax Worms. Use a small float and let the bait float in the current near the spawning beds.

By the time the mayfly hatch comes the Whitefish will have moved out from the rivers and will be just below the surface of the lake feeding on the hatching flies.

During the summer Whitefish are a deep water fish and go deep during the Summer. Use a three-way swivel system with Swedish Pimple, a small Mepps or Blue Fox and troll very slow in about 50-70 feet of water

Whitefish will spawn in the Fall. They migrate in front of the the Lochalsh river and spawn in the same spawning beds as the Walleyes. You will find that Whitefish feed mostly during the day.

FISHING AND HUNTING • NORTHERN ONTARIO CANADA