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Ninespine Stickleback

🔬 Pungitius pungitius

Similar to Threespine Stickleback. Found in cold, clear waters of northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Often found in bog lakes and streams.

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🌊 Where to Catch Ninespine 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
Ninespine Stickleback

🌿 Ninespine Stickleback Habitat & Behavior

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

📋 Quick Ninespine Stickleback Facts

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