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Rainbow Darter

🔬 Etheostoma caeruleum

One of the most colorful freshwater fish in North America. Males display stunning blue and orange. Found in fast, rocky streams statewide. Rarely caught but a memorable sight.

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🌊 Where to Catch Rainbow Darter in Michigan

Lake County Population
Albany Creek Chippewa Good
Ankadosh Creek Chippewa Good
Anna River Alger 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 (North Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (South Branch) Roscommon Good
Au Sable River (South Branch) Crawford Good
Au Train River Alger Good
Augusta Creek Kalamazoo Good
Bad River Saginaw Good
Baldwin River Lake Good
Barber Creek Allegan Good
Bark River Delta Good
Battle Creek River Calhoun Good
Bear Creek Manistee Good
Bear Creek Chippewa Good
Bear Creek Allegan Good
Rainbow Darter

🌿 Rainbow Darter Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Rainbow Darter present in 386 Michigan water bodies.

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