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Quillback

🔬 Carpiodes cyprinus

A large sucker-family fish found in large rivers and lakes. Rarely targeted but occasionally caught on worms. Underrated table fish in some areas.

🌿 Quillback Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Quillback present in 321 Michigan water bodies.

🌊 Where to Catch Quillback in Michigan

Lake County Population
Anna River Alger Good
Arbutus Lake
510 acres
 Grand Traverse 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
Bad River Saginaw Good
Baldwin River Lake Good
Bark River Delta Good
Bark River Delta Good
Battle Creek River Calhoun Good
Bear Lake
3,350 acres
 Manistee Good
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