HOW MANY FISH CAN YOU FIND?
1. Lake Sturgeon, Acipenser fulvescens. Its greenish-grey coloring and rows of bony plates along its sides give it the look of a sleek, armored torpedo moving through the water.
2. White Sucker, Catostomus commersonii. Very tolerant of all water conditions, the white sucker is commercially harvested for both animal and human consumption as well as often being used as a bait to catch other fish.
3. Bluegill, Lepomis macrochirus. The most popular panfish among anglers, they have tiny delicate mouths so use a very small hook!
4. River Redhorse, Moxostoma. River Redhorse are one of the six species of Redhorse in Michigan and all are sucker fish. They are a common catch for anglers in clean streams and rivers.
5. Pumpkinseed, Lepomis gibbosus. This brightly colored sunfish is one of the most beautiful panfish and gathers in small schools around docks and fallen trees.
6. Largemouth Bass, Micropterus salmoides. This predator will eat almost anything that fits into its mouth; a strong fighter on a line and can be identified by its mouth which extends beyond its brown eye.
7. Smallmouth Bass, Micropterus dolomieu. This world-class game fish is noted for strong fights and acrobatic jumps! It can be identified by its mouth that does not extend beyond its red eve.
8. Yellow Perch, Perca flavescens. A prized food among anglers, it is a targeted game fish for the table in Michigan and assembles in large schools.
9. Black Crappie, Pomoxis nigromaculatus. Pursued by Michigan panfish anglers year round, it is an aggressive predator that actively feeds at night and is found congregating in small schools.
10. Bullhead, Ameiurus. The black, brown and yellow bullheads are all in the catfish family and found in weedy lakes and slow moving streams
11. Walleye, Sander Vitreus. Revered by anglers as desirable table fare, a reflective layer of pigment in its eyes allows for good sight in low light conditions and is often most active at dusk, dawn and at night.
2. White Sucker, Catostomus commersonii. Very tolerant of all water conditions, the white sucker is commercially harvested for both animal and human consumption as well as often being used as a bait to catch other fish.
3. Bluegill, Lepomis macrochirus. The most popular panfish among anglers, they have tiny delicate mouths so use a very small hook!
4. River Redhorse, Moxostoma. River Redhorse are one of the six species of Redhorse in Michigan and all are sucker fish. They are a common catch for anglers in clean streams and rivers.
5. Pumpkinseed, Lepomis gibbosus. This brightly colored sunfish is one of the most beautiful panfish and gathers in small schools around docks and fallen trees.
6. Largemouth Bass, Micropterus salmoides. This predator will eat almost anything that fits into its mouth; a strong fighter on a line and can be identified by its mouth which extends beyond its brown eye.
7. Smallmouth Bass, Micropterus dolomieu. This world-class game fish is noted for strong fights and acrobatic jumps! It can be identified by its mouth that does not extend beyond its red eve.
8. Yellow Perch, Perca flavescens. A prized food among anglers, it is a targeted game fish for the table in Michigan and assembles in large schools.
9. Black Crappie, Pomoxis nigromaculatus. Pursued by Michigan panfish anglers year round, it is an aggressive predator that actively feeds at night and is found congregating in small schools.
10. Bullhead, Ameiurus. The black, brown and yellow bullheads are all in the catfish family and found in weedy lakes and slow moving streams
11. Walleye, Sander Vitreus. Revered by anglers as desirable table fare, a reflective layer of pigment in its eyes allows for good sight in low light conditions and is often most active at dusk, dawn and at night.
