Ruffe

🔬 Gymnocephalus cernua

An invasive perch-family fish from Europe. First detected in Lake Superior in 1986. Competes with native Yellow Perch and other species. No bag limit — harvest encouraged. Do not transport live.

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🌊 Where to Catch Ruffe in Michigan

Lake	County	Population
Ackerman Lake	Alger	Good
Addis Lake(s)	Alger	Good
Albany Creek	Chippewa	Good
Alberta Pond	Baraga	Good
Ankadosh Creek	Chippewa	Good
Anna River	Alger	Good
Arfelin Lake	Marquette	Good
Au Train River	Alger	Good
AuTrain Lake	Alger	Good
Badwater Lake	Dickinson	Good
Badwater Lake, Little	Dickinson	Good
Baldy Lake	Alger	Good
Banana Lake	Schoolcraft	Good
Bar Lake	Alger	Good
Bark River	Delta	Good
Bark River	Delta	Good
Bass Lake	Dickinson	Good
Bass Lake	Iron	Good
Bass Lake	Luce	Good
Bass Lake (Big)	Schoolcraft	Good

🌿 Ruffe Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Ruffe present in 489 Michigan water bodies.

📋 Quick Ruffe Facts

Common name: Ruffe
Scientific name: Gymnocephalus cernua
Listed in: 489 Michigan lakes
Consumption: Safe to eat

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