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American Eel

🔬 Anguilla rostrata

The only catadromous fish in Michigan: born in the ocean, lives in freshwater, returns to sea to spawn. Found in some Lower Peninsula rivers. Rare and declining. Excellent eating but rarely targeted.

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🌊 Where to Catch American Eel in Michigan

Lake County Population
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 (North Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (South Branch) Roscommon Good
Au Sable River (South Branch) Crawford Good
Augusta Creek Kalamazoo Good
Bad River Saginaw Good
Baldwin River Lake Good
Barber Creek Allegan Good
Battle Creek River Calhoun Good
Bear Creek Manistee Good
Bear Creek Allegan Good
Bear River (below dam in Petoskey) Emmet Good
Belle River St. Clair Good
Berry Creek Cheboygan Good
Betsie River Benzie Good
Betsie River Manistee Good
Big Creek Oscoda Good
American Eel

🌿 American Eel Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show American Eel present in 246 Michigan water bodies.

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