Pugnose Shiner

🔬 Notropis anogenus

A rare, state-threatened shiner found in clear, weedy lakes in Michigan. State special concern species. Should not be harvested.

🌿 Pugnose Shiner Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Pugnose Shiner present in 120 Michigan water bodies.

Lake	County	Population
Albany Creek	Chippewa	Good
Ankadosh Creek	Chippewa	Good
Bay City Lake	Mackinac	Good
Bear Creek	Chippewa	Good
Bear River (below dam in Petoskey)	Emmet	Good
Berry Creek	Cheboygan	Good
Biscuit Creek	Chippewa	Good
Bissel Creek	Chippewa	Good
Black Creek	Chippewa	Good
Black Lake 10,130 acres	Cheboygan	Good
Black River	Mackinac	Good
Black River	Cheboygan	Good
Boyne River (above P. H. Dam)	Charlevoix	Good
Boyne River (below P. H. Dam)	Charlevoix	Good
Brevoort Lake 4,179 acres	Mackinac	Good
Brevoort Lake, Little	Mackinac	Good
Brevoort River	Mackinac	Good
Brevoort River, Little	Mackinac	Good
Brush Creek	Emmet	Good
Burt Lake 17,120 acres	Cheboygan	Good

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