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Brook Stickleback

🔬 Culaea inconstans

A tiny fish named for the spines on its back. Found in cold, clear streams and lakes statewide. Males build nests and guard eggs — unusual parental behavior for a Michigan fish.

🌿 Brook Stickleback Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Brook Stickleback present in 879 Michigan water bodies.

🌊 Where to Catch Brook Stickleback in Michigan

Lake County Population
Ackerman Lake Alger Good
Addis Lake(s) Alger Good
Albany Creek Chippewa Good
Alberta Pond Baraga Good
Alcona Pond Alcona Good
Ambrose Lake Ogemaw Good
Ankadosh Creek Chippewa Good
Anna River Alger Good
Arbutus Lake
510 acres
 Grand Traverse Good
Arcadia Lake Manistee Good
Arfelin Lake Marquette Good
Arnold Lake Clare Good
Au Sable Lake Ogemaw Good
Au Sable River Crawford Good
Au Sable River Crawford Good
Au Sable River Iosco Good
Au Sable River Oscoda Good
Au Sable River (East Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (East Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (North Branch) Crawford Good
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