- Mountain whitefish - Wikipedia
The mountain whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni) is one of the most widely distributed salmonid fish of western North America [3] It is found from the Mackenzie River drainage in Northwest Territories, Canada through western Canada and the northwestern USA in the Pacific, Hudson Bay and upper Missouri River basins to the Truckee River drainage
- California Fish Species - California Fish Website - UC Davis
Mountain Whitefish are found in Lake Tahoe where they swim in schools of 5-20 fish and occupy relatively deep water Mountain Whitefish generally use their ventral mouth to feed on bottom dwelling insects in both streams and lakes They may use their tail or fins to stir up prey from the substrate
- Mountain Whitefish: Natures Hidden Gem of Freshwater Ecosystems
The Mountain Whitefish, scientifically known as Prosopium williamsoni, is a member of the salmonid family, which also includes trout and salmon Recognizable by its slender, elongated body, the Mountain Whitefish typically sports a silvery hue, providing excellent camouflage against rocky stream beds
- How to Catch and Prepare Mountain Whitefish - MeatEater
The Mountain Whitefish is an important fish native to many river drainages in the western United States They are a key indicator species that signify clean, cold, pollution-free water
- Mountain Whitefish - Montana Field Guide
The mountain whitefish is found in abundance in most clear, cold rivers in the western drainages and eastern mountain front of Montana The typical mountain whitefish is a cylindrical 10-16 inch fish, but they can reach a weight of 5 pounds
- Mountain whitefish - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on . . . - Animalia
Basic facts about Mountain whitefish: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status
- Mountain Whitefish Fishing: Essential Bait, Lures Tackle
These silvery fish are often found in cold, clear rivers and streams in the western United States and Canada They thrive in clean water with rocky or gravelly bottoms, making them a great target for anglers who enjoy scenic mountain settings
- Mountain Whitefish | Oregon Sea Grant | Oregon State University
> Despite being viewed by anglers as a second-class game fish, they are one of the best-eating freshwater fish > Unlike other salmonids, Mountain Whitefish do not build redds > Mountain Whitefish are also called Oregon mountain whitefish, Rocky Mountain whitefish, Mister White, whitefish
- Mountain Whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni) - Species Profile
Mountain Whitefish are demersal feeders, consuming a range of benthic invertebrates, including insect larva, gastropods, and small crustaceans (McAffee; Ellison 1980; Moyle 2002)
- Mountain Whitefish - Native Fish Society
Mountain whitefish are born and mature in freshwater rivers These native fish spawn during late fall Their eggs hatch after 6-10 weeks, typically in early spring Mountain whitefish will often live 7-9 years Mountain whitefish do not die after spawning
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