A small darter of sandy rivers. Found in larger river systems with sandy bottoms. Rarely encountered by anglers.
No stocking records are on file for Channel Darter.
This is common for several reasons: this species may reproduce naturally and not require stocking (e.g. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike), it may be managed under a different program not tracked here, or records may predate our database. For the most current data, check the Michigan DNR Stocking Database directly.