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Bonneville Whitefish Fish Species Information

Bonneville Whitefish

Label Details
Scientific Fish Name: Prosopium spilonotus
Other Fish Name:
Regions Fished: Bear Lake on the Utah-Idaho border
World Record:
Common Tackle:
Additional Information: Generally inhabits mid-levels of the lake, where it primarily feeds on chironomid larvae and pupae, along with a variety of insects. The fish may also move into shallower waters, particularly during the winter months. Older fish also seem to be more likely to move into shallow water than younger ones.