Whitefish ( Powan / Gwyniad / Vendace / Schelly ) junior fishing guide

Catch your first Whitefish ( Powan / Gwyniad / Vendace / Schelly ) in 3 steps

A simple, repeatable plan juniors can follow with help from a parent, coach or older angler.

1. Step 1

   Treat as conservation case studies

   These rare whitefish live in a handful of deep, cold lakes. Juniors are very unlikely to fish specifically for them and should mainly learn about them through talks or displays.

2. Step 2

   If encountered, handle with great care

   Any accidental capture should be unhooked quickly with wet hands or in the net. Follow local conservation advice immediately.

3. Step 3

   Link to wider habitat protection

   Use whitefish to teach about water quality, invasive species and the importance of protecting unique lake ecosystems.