Lake Herring

🔬 Coregonus artedi

Lake Herring (also called Cisco or Tullibee) are a native Great Lakes species and important forage fish. Distinct from the inland Cisco, Lake Herring are primarily found in the open waters of the Great Lakes and are prized as a table fish and ice fishing target.

10–16", 0.5–2 lbs

Typical size

6 lbs 6 oz

Michigan record

Late fall and winter

Best season

Listed lakes

🏆 Michigan record 6 lbs 6 oz · Michael Lemanski · Lake Ottawa · Iron County · 2017 All records →

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