Fishing For

Alewife

4.0

(10)

61 Catches

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Moderately compressed, belly with a distinct keel of scutes. Lower jaw rising steeply within mouth; minute teeth present at front of jaws (disappearing with age). Lower gill rakers increasing with age. A dark spot on shoulder. Distinguished from A. aestivalis by its silvery peritoneum; eye larger than snout length; back greyish green on capture.

Average Length

11.8 in

Maximum Length

1.3 ft

Maximum Weight

7.1 oz

Depth Range

16.4 - 475.7 ft

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Alewife

4.0

(43)

Lake Michigan

Mason County, Michigan

Suffolk County, New York

Lake Ontario, Ontario

Pike County, Pennsylvania

Washington County, Maine

12.109274, 121.380288

Top Baits For Catching Alewife

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(929)

3 Catches

Lures by ATOM Atomizer 300AT SW

4.0

(1)

1 Catch

Lures by ATOM Atomizer 214AT BS

5.0

(1)

1 Catch

Lures by Trout Magnet Body Bulk Pack 1-1/4'' - Pink

5.0

(2)

1 Catch

Lures by Yum YUM Dinger 5'' - Watermelon/Red Flake - [00719339108041]

4.0

(43)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Worms Salt Water Blood Worms

4.0

(32)

1 Catch

Lures by River2Sea Whopper Plopper 75 WPL75/18

4.0

(15)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Horse Mackerel

5.0

(3)

1 Catch

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Weight 4 oz

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