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Mooneye

🔬 Hiodon tergisus

A silvery, herring-like fish found in large rivers and lakes. Related to Goldeye. Occasionally caught on small lures while targeting other species in the St. Clair River and Lake Erie.

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🌊 Where to Catch Mooneye in Michigan

Lake County Population
Cheboygan harbor, Lake Huron Cheboygan Good
Lake Erie Monroe Good
Lake Huron, Harrisville Alcona Good
Lake Huron, Oscoda Iosco Good
Lake Michigan Antrim Good
Lake Michigan Benzie Good
Lake Michigan Emmet Good
Lake Michigan Leelanau Good
Lake Michigan Manistee Good
Lake Michigan Mason Good
Lake Michigan Allegan Good
Lake Michigan (East Bay) Grand Traverse Good
Lake Michigan (Muskegon & White Lake pier/channel) Muskegon Good
Lake Michigan (Waugoshance Point) Emmet Good
Lake Michigan (West Bay) Grand Traverse Good
Lake Michigan: South Haven Pier Van Buren Good
Lake Michigan: St. Joseph Pier Berrien Good
Lake Michigan: Grand Haven & Holland Piers Ottawa Good
Saginaw Bay Arenac Good
Saginaw Bay Bay Good
Mooneye

🌿 Mooneye Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Mooneye present in 21 Michigan water bodies.

📋 Quick Mooneye Facts

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