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Pirate Perch

🔬 Aphredoderus sayanus

A distinctive small fish with an unusually placed vent near its throat. Found in swampy, weedy water in southwestern Michigan. Rarely caught by anglers.

🌿 Pirate Perch Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Pirate Perch present in 55 Michigan water bodies.

🌊 Where to Catch Pirate Perch in Michigan

Lake County Population
Austin Lake Kalamazoo Good
Bankson Lake Van Buren Good
Big Lake Allegan Good
Big Pleasant Lake St. Joseph Good
Birch Lake Cass Good
Brownwood Lake Van Buren Good
Cedar Lake Van Buren Good
Clear Lake St. Joseph Good
Corey Lake St. Joseph Good
Diamond Lake Cass Good
Dumont Lake Allegan Good
Eagle Lake Allegan Good
Eagle Lake (Charleton Twp.) Kalamazoo Good
Eagle Lake (TeYesas Twp.) Kalamazoo Good
Fish Lake Cass Good
Fish Lake - Sherman Twp. St. Joseph Good
Gourdneck Lake Kalamazoo Good
Gravel Lake Van Buren Good
Green Lake Allegan Good
Gull Lake
2,030 acres
 Kalamazoo Good
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