A slender, fast-water minnow found in rocky riffles of clear streams. Feeds on aquatic insects. Found statewide in clean streams. Excellent live bait for trout.
No stocking records are on file for Longnose Dace.
This is common for several reasons: this species may reproduce naturally and not require stocking (e.g. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike), it may be managed under a different program not tracked here, or records may predate our database. For the most current data, check the Michigan DNR Stocking Database directly.