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Minnesota Freshwater Fish Guide: Species, Facts & Tips

Discover the diverse fish species in Minnesota's lakes and rivers, from the popular Bluegill to the elusive Lake Sturgeon. Learn about their habitats, behaviors, and tips for catching them. Explore the unique characteristics of each fish and get ready for an exciting fishing adventure in Minnesota!

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Minnesota Freshwater Fish Guide: Species, Facts & Tips

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  1. The Good Guys

  2. Bullhead family • Watch out for barbells….they will sting you • Tolerate low oxygen levels

  3. Bluegill (Sunfish) • Most popular fish in Minnesota • 1 lb sunny is a big Bluegill

  4. Bowfin (Dogfish) • Rough fish • Survive in murky waters • No predators

  5. Brook Trout • Native to Minnesota • Found in Whitewater river (need clean water)

  6. Brown trout • Introduced in early 1900’s • Thrive in warmer water than lake or brook • Found throughout SE Minnesota • Also spawns in late fall

  7. Let’s make a JIG!

  8. Northern Pike • Ambush prey……lie in weeds • Mistaken for musky • “Y” bone make it hard to eat

  9. Muskellunge • Eat fish, ducklings, and muskrats • Tiger musky – musky/northern hybrid • State record = 54 lbs • One musky/10,000 casts

  10. Smallmouth Bass • Red eyes • Mouth extends in front of eye

  11. Largemouth Bass Use smell to eat Back of mouth extends past eye

  12. Lake Sturgeon • Minnesota’ biggest fish! • Covered in plates not scales • Mouth is on bottom of its head • Live to 150 years old.

  13. Freshwater Drum • AKA – sheepshead • Males grunt to attract mates • Eggs float – good distribution through river/lake • 300,000 caught commercially in Miss. River/year

  14. Crappie • Black & white species found in MN • Soft-mouthed makes for tough • fishing • Very good eating. • Most caught fish behind sunfish.

  15. Common Carp • Member of the minnow family • Minnesota record = 55 lbs. • DNR trying to reduce populations in some lakes • Eat by slurping up mud and spitting out liquids. • This leads to sediment increase in clear lakes.

  16. Flathead Catfish • Male protects eggs & young • Noodling (popular in south) ***Noodling Video***

  17. Sauger • AKA – sandpike • Smaller than walleye • Found in border rivers – Mississippi • Not stocked in MN • Spots on dorsal – top fin

  18. Yellow Perch • Cousin to walleye • Panfish • Main food of walleye • Used to be no limit – that’s changed • Jumbo perch

  19. Long-nosed Gar Known for sharp teeth & aggressiveness Can live in warm water w/ low oxygen Found in Mississippi Eggs are poisonous to humans

  20. Walleye • Official state fish • Glassy pupils – needed for deep water. • Great eating!

  21. Lake Trout Largest of North American Trout Grows to 10 lbs or more Begin spawning at 6 years of age Sea Lamprey in Lake superior have decreased Lake trout species Do well in very deep water (80+ feet)

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