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.

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🌊 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

🌿 Goldfish Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Goldfish present in 859 Michigan water bodies.

📋 Quick Goldfish Facts

Common name: Goldfish
Scientific name: Carassius auratus
Listed in: 859 Michigan lakes
Consumption: Safe to eat

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