How to Use whitefish in a Sentence

whitefish

noun
  • Whitefish tend to spawn in these areas, and the walleye come in to chase the whitefish.
    Andrew Pegman, Field & Stream, 27 Oct. 2020
  • 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
  • Treat it like any other whitefish: broil it, roast it, grill it, pan-sear it.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • In winter months, try your hand at ice fishing for whitefish and lake trout.
    Outside Online, 30 Sep. 2021
  • 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
  • One large piece of fried whitefish, three Sophie’s potato and cheese pierogi, fries and slaw, $10.
    Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, 2 Apr. 2021
  • Great Lakes whitefish are in the Salmonidae family, related to salmon, trout and char.
    Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 23 Mar. 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • Menu entrees include fresh grouper, Chilean sea bass and whitefish.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2020
  • 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
  • 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
  • Stalwarts such as the whitefish salad and potatoes take on slightly new forms.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Over pretzel buns and brats people will try their hand at catching whitefish.
    Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2022
  • That pie is served as part of the fish boil alongside Lake Michigan whitefish and potatoes cooked in a kettle over a fire outside while guests watch.
    Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 11 May 2023
  • There are other great options of course: trout, perch, tilapia, halibut, whitefish.
    Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Expect to see local fish like whitefish, cod, and trout on menus, plus bison or elk dishes.
    Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • How to catch them: Mountain whitefish are a native Idaho game fish with silvery sides, white bellies and pudgy noses.
    Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In terms of forage, lake trout eat cicso, whitefish, and yellow perch.
    Andrew Pegman, Field & Stream, 27 Oct. 2020
  • Lake Michigan whitefish that is delivered the same day to restaurants around Door County.
    Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Corn is a staple item on the menu here, used not just for tortillas but also as part of grain bowls rich with squash, beans, wild greens, and a choice of bison, whitefish, or turkey.
    Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2023
  • In mid-March, the U.K. slapped a 35% tariff hike on Russian whitefish, including chip-shop staples cod and haddock.
    Patrick Whittle, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Chicken breast is great, but so are chicken thighs, tofu, salmon, pork, shellfish, whitefish, lamb, tempeh, and much more.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 31 July 2023
  • Most of the whitefish in the market today comes from the fishing fleets of Norway, Iceland and especially Russia.
    William Booth, Washington Post, 2 July 2022
  • Actual vegetables and fruit, as well as fish meal, and whitefish are the main ingredients in Just Fish Feast.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 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 company has the ability to create a wide range of seafood, from calamari to whitefish, shrimp, ahi tuna and salmon, said Palermo.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Potatoes, onions, and fresh whitefish are all boiled together, and then a bunch of kerosene is thrown on the flame to make the kettle boil over and dump out all the scum from the fish that would otherwise remain on top of the mixture.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 May 2024

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