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Northern Hog Sucker

🔬 Hypentelium nigricans

A distinctive, mottled sucker found in clear, rocky streams statewide. Turns over rocks while feeding, benefiting other species that follow to pick up dislodged invertebrates.

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🌊 Where to Catch Northern Hog Sucker 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
Northern Hog Sucker

🌿 Northern Hog Sucker Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Northern Hog Sucker present in 396 Michigan water bodies.

📋 Quick Northern Hog Sucker Facts

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