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Bluntnose Minnow

🔬 Pimephales notatus

An extremely common minnow found in nearly every Michigan lake and stream. One of the most abundant fish in the state. Important forage species for virtually all predators.

🌿 Bluntnose Minnow Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Bluntnose Minnow present in 1255 Michigan water bodies. Highest stocking activity on record is in Wexford and Schoolcraft counties.

🌊 Where to Catch Bluntnose Minnow in Michigan

Lake County Population
40th Street Pond St. Clair Good
Ackerman Lake Alger Good
Addis Lake(s) Alger Good
Albany Creek Chippewa Good
Alberta Pond Baraga Good
Alcona Pond Alcona Good
Algoe Lake Lapeer Good
Alma Impoundment Gratiot Good
Ambrose Lake Ogemaw Good
Ankadosh Creek Chippewa Good
Anna River Alger Good
Arbutus Lake
510 acres
 Grand Traverse Good
Arcadia Lake Manistee Good
Arfelin Lake Marquette Good
Arnold Lake Clare Good
Au Sable Lake Ogemaw Good
Au Sable River Crawford Good
Au Sable River Crawford Good
Au Sable River Iosco Good
Au Sable River Oscoda Good
Michigan Fishing DNR Stocking Record Verified Data
SpeciesBluntnose Minnow
Quantity2,500 fish
StockedMay 14, 1986
Lake Swan Lake, Schoolcraft Co.

📋 Bluntnose Minnow Stocking Events by Lake

Date Lake County Quantity Size
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