The mountain whitefish is a freshwater fish found in cold, clear rivers and lakes of western North America. It has a slender, silvery body, typically reaching 10-20 inches and weighing up to 4 pounds. This species feeds on aquatic insects and small invertebrates. Mountain whitefish are social, often forming schools, and are active during daylight hours. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Mountain whitefish.