Whitefish [Great Lakes]

THE WHITEFISH IS MORE LIKE SALMON THAN TROUT. THIS MEDIUM FIRM FISH IS RELATED TO BOTH BUT HAS PURE WHITE MEAT. THE AVERAGE SIZE IS 2 TO 3 POUNDS AND IS THE BEST EATING FRESHWATER FISH. IT HAS A HIGH FAT CONTENT WHICH MAKES IT GOOD FOR SMOKING. WHITEFISH CAN BE FOUND IN COLD LAKES IN THE NORTHERN UNITED STATES AND CANADA. THIS FISH IS USED TO MAKE GEFILTE FISH.