Lake Superior whitefish

The lake whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) is a large, pale green fish found in cold northern lakes, particularly the Great Lakes region of North America. It is highly valued as both a food and sport fish.12

These fish are characterized by an adipose fin, similar to trout, but possess larger scales, weaker teeth, and smaller mouths. They primarily consume insect larvae and other small aquatic organisms, spawning in the fall. The lake whitefish, also known as Lake Superior whitefish, whiting, or shad, typically weighs around 4.5 pounds (2 kg). Whitefish Bay on Lake Superior was named for the abundance of these fish in its waters.23