Bigmouth Buffalo

🔬 Ictiobus cyprinellus

A large, carp-like buffalo fish found in large rivers and lakes in southern Michigan. Can exceed 30 lbs. Occasionally targeted by bowfishers and anglers using dough bait.

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🌊 Where to Catch Bigmouth Buffalo in Michigan

Lake	County	Population
Bad River	Saginaw	Good
Battle Creek River	Calhoun	Good
Belle River	St. Clair	Good
Black River	St. Clair	Good
Cass River	Saginaw	Good
Cass River	Tuscola	Good
Chippewa River	Isabella	Good
Chippewa River	Midland	Good
Clinton River (above Yates Dam)	Oakland	Good
Clinton River (below Yates Dam)	Macomb	Good
Coldwater River	Barry	Good
Coldwater River	Kent	Good
Detroit River	Wayne	Good
Dowagiac River	Cass	Good
East & South Branch Paw Paw River	Van Buren	Good
Fawn River	St. Joseph	Good
Flat River	Montcalm	Good
Flat River	Ionia	Good
Flat River	Montcalm	Good
Flat River (above King Mill Dam)	Kent	Good

🌿 Bigmouth Buffalo Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Bigmouth Buffalo present in 84 Michigan water bodies.

📋 Quick Bigmouth Buffalo Facts

Common name: Bigmouth Buffalo
Scientific name: Ictiobus cyprinellus
Listed in: 84 Michigan lakes
Consumption: Safe to eat

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