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Hornyhead Chub

🔬 Nocomis biguttatus

A large, robust chub found in clean gravel-bottomed streams. Builds gravel nests and is an important host for several native mussel species. Good live bait.

🌿 Hornyhead Chub Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Hornyhead Chub present in 396 Michigan water bodies.

🌊 Where to Catch Hornyhead Chub in Michigan

Lake County Population
Albany Creek Chippewa Good
Ankadosh Creek Chippewa Good
Anna River Alger Good
Au Sable River Crawford 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 (East Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (North Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (North Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (South Branch) Crawford Good
Au Sable River (South Branch) Roscommon Good
Au Sable River (South Branch) Crawford Good
Au Train River Alger Good
Augusta Creek Kalamazoo Good
Bad River Saginaw Good
Baldwin River Lake Good
Barber Creek Allegan Good
Bark River Delta Good
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