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Ghost Shiner

🔬 Notropis buchanani

A nearly transparent small shiner found in large, turbid rivers. Rarely encountered by anglers. Important forage in large river systems.

🌿 Ghost Shiner Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Ghost Shiner present in 655 Michigan water bodies.

🌊 Where to Catch Ghost Shiner in Michigan

Lake County Population
40th Street Pond St. Clair Good
Albany Creek Chippewa Good
Algoe Lake Lapeer Good
Alma Impoundment Gratiot 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
Austin Lake Kalamazoo Good
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