Lake whitefish seafood items
Ocean Wise’s recommendations are based on 4 criteria. An Ocean Wise recommended species is:
- Abundant and resilient to fishing pressures
- Well managed with a comprehensive management plan based on current research
- Harvested in a method that ensures limited bycatch on non-target and endangered species
- Harvested in ways that limit damage to marine or aquatic habitats and negative interactions with other species.
To learn more please refer to our Ocean Wise Recommendation Policy.
| Status | Variety | Latin name | Wild/Farmed | Harvest method | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Wise | Lake whitefish | Coregonus clupeaformis | Wild | Bottom gillnet, Trap net | Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior |
| Under Review | Lake whitefish | Coregonus clupeaformis | Wild | Various | Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan |
| Under Review | Lake whitefish | Coregonus clupeaformis | Wild | Various | Lake Erie |
| Not Recommended | Lake whitefish | Coregonus clupeaformis | Wild | Various | Lake Simcoe, Mora River |

