vesh_89 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2018 I was wondering if anyone could share some tips and tricks on targeting whitefish within a lake trout population, such as water depth, bait size, etc and where to find them in the water column. In the past I've just caught them randomly with no real pattern when fishing for lakers. Is it possible to hone in on these things or is it pretty much just luck of the draw? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RatherBeFishin 86 Report post Posted February 21, 2018 There was a thread on this last year. Im not sure how to bring up old threads. But it had some awesome info. Maybe someone knows how to find it ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastor norm 125 Report post Posted February 21, 2018 Do a search "catching whitefish" and you will find a number of threads and posts. My challenge catching whitefish isn't so much catching them as processing what I catch. They are delicious smoked or baked or even fried. But removing the scales, skinning them, or lifting a clean fillet from the carcass is a pain in the a$$ sometimes. PLus they stink ... like bad cucumbers. I try to process the fish on the ice to avoid the scales at home so long as the weather cooperates. Tips? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bear 77 Report post Posted February 21, 2018 Use an electric filleting knife and fillet them like a walleye. No muss no fuss, just nice clean fillets. Bear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted February 22, 2018 I have targeted white fish from 20-80 FOW. (The deeper ones are new to me) Ive used williams whitefish for most of them. I have also been thinking Lakers I see on my Flasher that come up and refuse my jigs but now I am not to Sure? My Step Bro ended up getting a whitefish in 64 FOW while we were laker fishing at Silver Harbour so I will be trying them spots again targeting just white fish and see what happens. Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 536 Report post Posted February 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Thefishleclair said: I have targeted white fish from 20-80 FOW. (The deeper ones are new to me) Ive used williams whitefish for most of them. I have also been thinking Lakers I see on my Flasher that come up and refuse my jigs but now I am not to Sure? My Step Bro ended up getting a whitefish in 64 FOW while we were laker fishing at Silver Harbour so I will be trying them spots again targeting just white fish and see what happens. I usually target whitefish in 60fow at silver harbour using vibratos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scandiman 114 Report post Posted February 23, 2018 targeting whitefish isn't difficult if you know what they like to eat in any given body of water, and finding that corresponding water. I have had great success catching whitefish in the 20-40 FOW range and as a general rule, catch them on the bottom five to ten feet. When they are aggressive, there's not much that they won't inhale. When they are finicky, well that's a whole different ball game. As it was mentioned previously, try doing a forum search on whitefish tips and tricks and you'll find a wealth of knowledge. The internet also holds a plethora of great articles and videos on targeting whitefish. As for table fare, they are amongst the best out there IMHO. I personally, love the cucumber smell of a freshly caught whitie! Scaling them isn't that bad as they have large scales and if you ask nicely, I'll let you in on a sweet little trick for scaling a fish in record time with not much effort. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastor norm 125 Report post Posted February 23, 2018 Um...scandi. I am asking you so nicely it isn't funny. Pretty please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted February 23, 2018 DAMMIT! I hate grovelling...... Please?! Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowball 75 Report post Posted February 23, 2018 Is this the article? https://www.northernontario.travel/fishing/ice-fishing-for-whitefish-in-northern-ontario Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scandiman 114 Report post Posted February 25, 2018 On 2/23/2018 at 8:27 AM, pastor norm said: Um...scandi. I am asking you so nicely it isn't funny. Pretty please. I've tried it, it's amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastor norm 125 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
