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.

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🌊 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

🌿 Pirate Perch Habitat & Behavior

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

📋 Quick Pirate Perch Facts

Common name: Pirate Perch
Scientific name: Aphredoderus sayanus
Listed in: 55 Michigan lakes
Consumption: Safe to eat

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