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Northern Pearl Dace

🔬 Margariscus nachtriebi

A small minnow found in cold, clear streams and bog lakes of northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Sensitive indicator of clean water.

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🌊 Where to Catch Northern Pearl Dace in Michigan

Lake County Population
Ackerman Lake Alger Good
Addis Lake(s) Alger Good
Albany Creek Chippewa Good
Alberta Pond Baraga Good
Alcona Pond Alcona Good
Ambrose Lake Ogemaw Good
Ankadosh Creek Chippewa Good
Anna River Alger 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
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
Northern Pearl Dace

🌿 Northern Pearl Dace Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Northern Pearl Dace present in 861 Michigan water bodies.

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