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Silverjaw Minnow

🔬 Notropis buccatus

A small minnow of clear, sandy streams in the Lower Peninsula. Identified by its silvery lower jaw. Rarely targeted but common in stream surveys.

🌿 Silverjaw Minnow Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Silverjaw Minnow present in 396 Michigan water bodies.

🌊 Where to Catch Silverjaw Minnow 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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