Seasonal distribution of bloater (Coregonus hoyi) in the waters of Lake Huron surrounding the Bruce Peninsula

► We identified bloater Coregonus hoyi habitat use in the hypolimnion of Lake Huron. ► We modeled fisheries independent surveys as a function of environmental variables. ► Bloater distribution was strongly related to bottom depth and water temperature. ► Bloater display seasonal inshore-offshore movement patterns.