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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 Ionia Good
Flat River Montcalm Good
Flat River (above King Mill Dam) Kent Good
Flat River (below King Mill Dam) Kent Good
Bigmouth Buffalo

🌿 Bigmouth Buffalo Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Bigmouth Buffalo present in 83 Michigan water bodies.

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