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Fantail Darter

🔬 Etheostoma flabellare

A common darter of rocky streams statewide. Found under flat rocks in fast water. Often the most numerous fish in clean trout streams even when trout are scarce.

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🌊 Where to Catch Fantail 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
Fantail Darter

🌿 Fantail Darter Habitat & Behavior

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

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