One of Michigan's most colorful fish — brilliant orange, blue, and green markings. Common in weedy shallows alongside bluegill. Easy to catch, great for beginners.
| Lake | County | Population | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Big Blue Lake
620 acres
|
Muskegon | — | |
|
Burt Lake
17,120 acres
|
Cheboygan | — | |
|
Cass Lake
1,280 acres
|
Oakland | — | |
|
Charlevoix Lake
17,260 acres
|
Charlevoix | — | |
|
Crystal Lake
9,854 acres
|
Benzie | — | |
|
Duck Lake
490 acres
|
Muskegon | — | |
|
Fremont Lake
1,700 acres
|
Newaygo | — | |
|
Gull Lake
2,030 acres
|
Kalamazoo | — | |
|
Gun Lake
2,680 acres
|
Barry | — | |
|
Gun Lake
665 acres
|
Allegan | — | |
|
Hamlin Lake
5,000 acres
|
Mason | — | |
|
Higgins Lake
9,600 acres
|
Roscommon | — | |
|
Houghton Lake
20,044 acres
|
Roscommon | — | |
|
Lake Cadillac
1,141 acres
|
Wexford | — | |
|
Lake Columbia
821 acres
|
Jackson | — | |
|
Lake Fenton
937 acres
|
Genesee | — | |
|
Lake Mitchell
2,580 acres
|
Wexford | — | |
|
Lake St. Helen
2,600 acres
|
Roscommon | — | |
| Lower Pettibone Lake | Oakland | — | |
| Maceday Lake | Oakland | — |