Description
The Mountain Whitefish is a widely distributed salmonid fish of western North America. It is a fish of mountain streams and lakes, favoring clear cold water and large deep pools of at least 3ft (91cm). Mountain whitefish are bottom feeders, stirring up the substrate with pectoral and tail fins to expose insect larvae and other invertebrates, including snails, crayfish, and amphipods. Their main feeding time is in the evening, but they will also take drifting prey during the day. The mountain whitefish frequently feeds in the Iower strata of streams, but populations may rise to the surface to prey on hatching insects, including mayflies.
― In-game description
This is the Wiki page for the Mountain Whitefish found in Golden Ridge Reserve.
Summary
Habitats
Mountain Whitefish can be found in Shallow Pond, Deep Pond, Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.
Bait & Lure Preferences
Eggs, Bread, Pellets – Regular, Pro Performance, Bloodworm, Redworm, Leeches, Minnow, Artificial Corn – Yellow, Boilies – Natural, Corn, Dog Biscuits, Spinner, Pearl Barley, Cheese, Dough, Hotdog, Marshmallow, Imitation Dog Biscuits, Wafters – White, Spoon, Swimbait, can be used to lure and catch Mountain Whitefish in COTW the Angler.
Traits
The Mountain Whitefish has the following traits:
- Bottom Lurker:
Prefers swimming closer to the bottom.
- Hard Fighter:
Tries its best to get off the hook.
- Sun Lover:
More active after the sun rises.
Tips for catching Mountain Whitefish
Preferred Bait
The Mountain Whitefish preferes Eggs as bait. If you use Eggs you have the best chance of cathing a Mountain Whitefish.
Time of Day
The best time for catching a Mountain Whitefish is during ☀️Daytime.
Water Temperature
Mountain Whitefish will bite when the water temperature is between 4.0°C and 10.5°C, with an ideal temperature of 8.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.04-0.24kg) | 10 and 9 |
| 🥉Bronze (0.24-0.5kg) | 8 |
| 🥈Silver (0.5-1kg) | 7 |
| 🥇Gold (1-1.5kg) | 6 |
| 💎Diamond (1.5-2kg) | 5 |
Mountain Whitefish Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Mountain Whitefish. These are locations where Diamond Mountain Whitefish have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Mountain Whitefish can be caught at these locations.
