Other Gamefish in Michigan
4 species documented in Michigan, alongside live conditions on the state’s 38 gauged waters.
Recorded species
Documented in Michigan
Bowfin
Amia calva
1,053 records
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
805 records
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
426 records
Freshwater Drum
Aplodinotus grunniens
268 records
Bars compare how many records exist, which reflects survey effort as much as fish populations. Read them as evidence the species is present, not as a ranking of the fishing.
Live conditions
Biggest Michigan waters right now
| River | Drainage | Flow | Temp | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River | 5,290 sq mi | 1,820 cfs | — | 47 min ago |
| Saginaw River | 6,210 sq mi | no flow | — | 47 min ago |
| St. Joseph River | 3,666 sq mi | 2,730 cfs | 63°F | 1h ago |
| Muskegon River | 2,460 sq mi | 5,200 cfs | — | 168d ago |
| Kalamazoo River | 1,950 sq mi | 1,230 cfs | 62°F | 47 min ago |
| Au Sable River | 1,739 sq mi | 1,150 cfs | 62°F | 1h ago |
| Manistee River | 1,451 sq mi | 1,530 cfs | 58°F | 32 min ago |
| River Raisin | 1,042 sq mi | 275 cfs | 67°F | 47 min ago |
| Detroit River | 228,800 sq mi | 198,000 cfs | — | 59 min ago |
| St. Clair River | 222,400 sq mi | 190,000 cfs | — | 47 min ago |