A native parasitic lamprey found in larger Michigan rivers. Attaches to host fish but rarely targeted by anglers. Plays a role in river ecosystems as a filter feeder in larval form.
No stocking records are on file for Chestnut Lamprey.
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.