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Bigmouth Shiner

🔬 Notropis dorsalis

A small shiner of sandy-bottomed streams in the Lower Peninsula. Tolerates moderate turbidity. Common in agricultural watershed streams.

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🌊 Where to Catch Bigmouth Shiner 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
Bigmouth Shiner

🌿 Bigmouth Shiner Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Bigmouth Shiner present in 396 Michigan water bodies.

📋 Quick Bigmouth Shiner Facts

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