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Goldfish

🔬 Carassius auratus

Introduced ornamental fish that have established feral populations in some Michigan lakes and rivers. Can hybridize with Common Carp. Not targeted by anglers.

🌿 Goldfish Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Goldfish present in 859 Michigan water bodies.

🌊 Where to Catch Goldfish in Michigan

Lake County Population
40th Street Pond St. Clair Good
Ackerman Lake Alger Good
Addis Lake(s) Alger Good
Alberta Pond Baraga Good
Alcona Pond Alcona Good
Algoe Lake Lapeer Good
Alma Impoundment Gratiot Good
Ambrose Lake Ogemaw Good
Arbutus Lake
510 acres
 Grand Traverse Good
Arcadia Lake Manistee Good
Arfelin Lake Marquette Good
Arnold Lake Clare Good
Au Sable Lake Ogemaw Good
AuGres Arenac Good
Austin Lake Kalamazoo Good
AuTrain Lake Alger Good
Avalon Lake Montmorency Good
Avery Lake Montmorency Good
Badwater Lake Dickinson Good
Badwater Lake, Little Dickinson Good
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