With a snout that overhangs the lower jaw, this member of the trout and salmon family can grow larger than cisco.
Cisco
With a lower jaw that extends up to or beyond the tip of snout, cisco – also known as tullibee or lake herring – also are a member of the trout and salmon family.
![Angler holding a fish](https://images.dnr.state.mn.us/fish_wildlife/features/caughtfish.jpg)
Going fishing?
Buy your license »
Know the rules »
Know a lake whitefish
Find a lake or river »
![Fish being properly released after being caught](https://images.dnr.state.mn.us/fish_wildlife/features/catchandrelease.jpg)
A helping hand
Fish populations don't grow as fast as demand. Practice some natural recycling on your next trip.
Learn how »