How to Use whitefish in a Sentence

whitefish

noun
  • The staff had bored holes in the nearby ice to set nets for whitefish and turbot.
    — Boris Fishman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
  • In winter months, try your hand at ice fishing for whitefish and lake trout.
    — Outside Online, 30 Sep. 2021
  • When a whitefish would circle our jigs, a loud crack would scare the skittish fish away.
    — Robert Annis, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
  • That lack of ice tells me the whitefish and lake trout will be biting like mad for the next couple of weeks.
    — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 6 June 2021
  • Over pretzel buns and brats people will try their hand at catching whitefish.
    — Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2022
  • Whitefish tend to spawn in these areas, and the walleye come in to chase the whitefish.
    — Andrew Pegman, Field & Stream, 27 Oct. 2020
  • Finally, the recipe calls for a mild whitefish, such as cod, bass or halibut.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Menu entrees include fresh grouper, Chilean sea bass and whitefish.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Stalwarts such as the whitefish salad and potatoes take on slightly new forms.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Expect to see local fish like whitefish, cod, and trout on menus, plus bison or elk dishes.
    — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2023
  • In terms of forage, lake trout eat cicso, whitefish, and yellow perch.
    — Andrew Pegman, Field & Stream, 27 Oct. 2020
  • To me, the sign of a good, healthy western river is catching a few whitefish every now and then on a nymph rig.
    — Kirk Deeter, Field & Stream, 29 June 2020
  • The result is that whitefish, once the most abundant fish in the lake, are near expiration.
    — Theodore J. Karamanski, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The best-selling whitefish and peas formula is part of the dry food lineup, along with a turkey recipe.
    — Andrea Marie, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2021
  • So, in time, this Colorado boy learned about his first walleye and coho, yellow perch and whitefish.
    — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2020
  • For instance, some fish, like lake whitefish, spawn in the fall in nearshore areas of the lakes where the eggs incubate over the winter.
    — Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
  • By the 1940s, the blood-suckers were killing their hosts—lake trout, lake whitefish, and ciscoes—in droves.
    — Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The Tangles have open water all months of the year — complete with enough whitefish to support an eagle or two.
    — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 27 Feb. 2022
  • The tangy ceviche rojo is a plate of octopus, shrimp, whitefish, cilantro, red onion and jalapeños, with crispy tostadas, meant for sharing.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Great Lakes whitefish are in the Salmonidae family, related to salmon, trout and char.
    — Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 23 Mar. 2021
  • The resurgence of the native species has created a thriving winter sport fishery for whitefish on the bay.
    — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2022
  • Projects are underway to push back the invaders at several reefs favored by whitefish as breeding grounds.
    — Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Abundant produce thrives in the hearty Midwestern soil, and the lakes teem with whitefish, walleye, perch, and lake trout.
    — Christine Chitnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
  • This food is made with real whitefish, which is a lean, high-quality protein that's loaded with all sorts of nutrients.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Join people outside on the back patio as chunks of local whitefish and potatoes are cooked in a cauldron of boiling water.
    — Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2022
  • The highlight of the menu is fresh whitefish, usually caught the same day from the waters of Lake Michigan.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 21 May 2024
  • Every 20 minutes or so, a school of perch or whitefish would swim past, giving our lures the occasional swipe.
    — Robert Annis, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Firm whitefish fillets are infused with the flavors of coconut, chile, mint and cilantro in these Parsi-style fish packets.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The kids menu includes whitefish and popcorn shrimp baskets, plus desserts like key lime pie, funnel cake fries and chocolate cake with raspberry sauce.
    — Ben Flanagan | [email protected], al, 7 June 2022
  • Most come for the gigantic whitefish and chips paired with homemade tartar sauce and the Carlsbad-style clam chowder, which packs a kick.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

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