To achieve the most authentic gefilte fish, it's vital to have the right fish, which includes pike, carp, or freshwater whitefish -- ideally a mix of all three for optimal flavor.

The Great Lakes might be home to the world’s most abundant supply of freshwater whitefish, and to many, that treat tastes even better when it is smoked to give it even more flavor.

The shortnose cisco, a species of freshwater whitefish, likely went extinct in the Great Lakes during the 1980s, scientists thought. Life found a way.

The 17th annual Freshwater Summit is focused on tackling some issues facing the Great Lakes region. ... And whitefish, unfortunately, are being hit by that." A lot of questions still remain.

TRAVERSE CITY — The 17th Annual Freshwater Summit will be held on Oct. 30 featuring presentations on aging whitefish populations, effective swimmer’s itch prevention strategies, a microplastic ...

Why the Atlantic whitefish is in trouble. Nearly 40 years ago, the species was the first fish in Canada to be assessed as endangered by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife.

The 17th annual Freshwater Summit is focused on tackling some issues facing the Great Lakes region. ... And whitefish, unfortunately, are being hit by that." A lot of questions still remain.