Brassy Minnow Lakes in Michigan
Found in 7 Michigan lakes
Rough fish like Brassy Minnow are often associated with eutrophic, nutrient-loaded waters. Their presence — documented in 7 Michigan lakes — is often a signal of how the rest of the fishery is functioning. Brassy Minnow is narrowly distributed — only 7 lakes in Michigan have a documented record. The constraint is usually habitat: cold water, specific depth profile, or river connection.
Rough-fish-dominant lakes are worth checking the grade on: a rough-fish-heavy fishery often reflects an underlying nutrient-loading problem in the watershed. Cross-reference the Brassy Minnow lake list below against the LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and Brassy Minnow documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Brassy Minnow Lakes Map
Every Michigan lake with documented brassy minnow, colored by water-quality grade.
Best Brassy Minnow Lakes in Michigan
| Rank | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Round Lake | Benzie | A | 15 ft | - |
| 2 | Round Lake | Shiawassee | D | 6 ft | - |
| 3 | Round Lake | Mecosta | NR | 8.5 ft | - |
| 4 | Round Lake | Shiawassee | NR | 6.5 ft | - |
| 5 | Round Lake | Oakland | NR | 10 ft | - |
| 6 | Round Lake | Benzie | NR | 15 ft | - |
| 7 | Round Lake | Kent | NR | 8 ft | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Michigan lakes have brassy minnow?
Brassy Minnow are found in 7 lakes in Michigan. The average water quality grade of these lakes is B (Good).
What are the best brassy minnow lakes in Michigan?
The best brassy minnow lakes in Michigan by water quality are Round Lake, Round Lake, Round Lake, Round Lake, Round Lake.
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys.