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American Brook Lamprey

🔬 Lampetra appendix

A small non-parasitic lamprey native to Michigan streams. Adults do not feed — they spawn and die. Larvae live buried in stream sediment for several years.

🌿 American Brook Lamprey Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show American Brook Lamprey present in 396 Michigan water bodies.

🌊 Where to Catch American Brook Lamprey 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 Crawford Good
Au Sable River Iosco Good
Au Sable River Oscoda Good
Au Sable River (East Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (East Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (North Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (North Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (South 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
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