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Northern Madtom

🔬 Noturus stigmosus

A small, state-threatened madtom of large, sandy rivers in southern Michigan. Found in the St. Clair and Detroit River systems. Release immediately if caught.

🌿 Northern Madtom Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Northern Madtom present in 35 Michigan water bodies.

🌊 Where to Catch Northern Madtom in Michigan

Lake County Population
Augusta Creek Kalamazoo Good
Barber Creek Allegan Good
Bear Creek Allegan Good
Blue Creek Berrien Good
Brandywine Creek Berrien Good
Brush Creek Van Buren Good
Curtis Creek St. Joseph Good
Dowagiac Creek Cass Good
Dowagiac River Cass Good
East & South Branch Paw Paw River Van Buren Good
Fawn River St. Joseph Good
Gun River Allegan Good
Kalamazoo River Allegan Good
Kalamazoo River Kalamazoo Good
Lower Dowagiac River (below Pucker Street Bridge) Cass Good
Lower Kalamazoo River Allegan Good
Mill Creek Berrien Good
Mill Creek Van Buren Good
Miller Creek Allegan Good
Paw Paw River Berrien Good
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