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Northern Longear Sunfish

🔬 Lepomis megalotis

A colorful sunfish with exceptionally long ear flaps. Found in clear, gravel-bottomed streams and rivers. Rarely common enough to target intentionally but a prized catch for sunfish enthusiasts.

🌿 Northern Longear Sunfish Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Northern Longear Sunfish present in 255 Michigan water bodies.

🌊 Where to Catch Northern Longear Sunfish in Michigan

Lake County Population
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
Au Sable River (North Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (South Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (South Branch) Roscommon Good
Au Sable River (South Branch) Crawford Good
Augusta Creek Kalamazoo Good
Bad River Saginaw Good
Baldwin River Lake Good
Barber Creek Allegan Good
Battle Creek River Calhoun Good
Bear Creek Manistee Good
Bear Creek Allegan Good
Bear River (below dam in Petoskey) Emmet Good
Belle River St. Clair Good
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