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.
| Lake | County | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ackerman Lake | Alger | — | |
| Addis Lake(s) | Alger | — | |
| Albany Creek | Chippewa | — | |
| Alberta Pond | Baraga | — | |
| Alcona Pond | Alcona | — | |
| Ambrose Lake | Ogemaw | — | |
| Ankadosh Creek | Chippewa | — | |
| Anna River | Alger | — | |
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Arbutus Lake
510 acres
|
Grand Traverse | — | |
| Arcadia Lake | Manistee | — | |
| Arfelin Lake | Marquette | — | |
| Arnold Lake | Clare | — | |
| Au Sable Lake | Ogemaw | — | |
| Au Sable River | Crawford | — | |
| Au Sable River | Crawford | — | |
| Au Sable River | Iosco | — | |
| Au Sable River | Oscoda | — | |
| Au Sable River (East Branch) | Crawford | — | |
| Au Sable River (East Branch) | Crawford | — | |
| Au Sable River (North Branch) | Crawford | — |
No stocking records are on file for Brook Stickleback.
This is common for several reasons: this species may reproduce naturally and not require stocking (e.g. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike), it may be managed under a different program not tracked here, or records may predate our database. For the most current data, check the Michigan DNR Stocking Database directly.