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How to catch Coregonus atterensis

Coregonus atterensis Kottelat, 1997

About Coregonus atterensis fishing

Coregonus atterensis is a freshwater whitefish belonging to the salmon family, featuring an elongated body, a tapering conical head, a small terminal mouth, and a characteristic adipose fin. Endemic to deep alpine lakes in Austria, it typically inhabits open pelagic waters at mid-depths. This benthopelagic species feeds primarily on zooplankton supplemented by small benthic invertebrates. It performs seasonal movements related to its open-water or shore-adjacent spawning behavior during winter months and is recognized as a rare endemic subject to conservation concern.

  • Difficulty

    Medium

  • Average size

    30 cm

  • Market value

    Very high

  • Habitat

    Freshwater

  • Season

    Spring, Summer, Autumn

Coregonus atterensis

Adipose fin

Small fleshy fin between dorsal and tail confirms whitefish family.

Terminal mouth

Subterminal to terminal mouth position typical of pelagic whitefish.

Coregonus atterensis fishing facts

Characteristics

  • Typical size

    30 cm (max 40 cm TL )

  • Typical weight

    0.2 kg (max 0.5 kg )

  • Depth

    10–30 m

  • Longevity

    6 years

  • Body shape

    Elongated

  • Commercial?

  • Vulnerability score

    48.5

Best hours

  • Dawn

    First light

    Peak

  • Morning

    After sunrise

    Peak

  • Midday

    High sun

    Low

  • Afternoon

    Late day

    Active

  • Dusk

    Last light

    Active

  • Night

    After dark

    Low

When to fish for Coregonus atterensis

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January
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February
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December

How to catch Coregonus atterensis

Tips for catching Coregonus atterensis

Anglers target this delicate whitefish in deep alpine lakes using specialized vertical systems equipped with multiple artificial nymph flies or midge larvae imitations. Success relies on locating suspended schools over deep basins during daylight hours and fishing with extreme sensitivity. Calm weather and precise depth control near drop-offs or open pelagic zones yield the best results during spring and autumn months.

Where Coregonus atterensis spends the year — Non-migratory

Stays in the same waters year-round. Look for it on the same grounds rather than timing a run.

Where Coregonus atterensis spends the year — Non-migratory 1. Eggs: Laid on the home grounds. 2. Juveniles: Grow up close by. 3. Adults: Keep to a small home range. 4. Spawners: Spawn on the same grounds, with only short moves.
Same water all year

1 Eggs

Same water all year

Laid on the home grounds.

2 Juveniles

Same water all year

Grow up close by.

3 Adults

Same water all year

Keep to a small home range.

4 Spawners

Same water all year

Spawn on the same grounds, with only short moves.

Hover or tap a number to read each stage.

Diet and behavior of Coregonus atterensis

  • Diet

    Carnivore

  • Hunts

    Dawn · Morning

Where Coregonus atterensis lives

Lives near the bottom but swims in the water just above it. Cover the lower column, not only the mud.

Habitats
Freshwater
Depth zone
10–30 m
Water column
Benthopelagic
Just above the bed

Where this species lives