Greater Redhorse Lakes in Michigan
Found in 2 Michigan lakes · 63 in Minnesota
Rough fish like Greater Redhorse are often associated with eutrophic, nutrient-loaded waters. Their presence — documented in 65 Michigan lakes — is often a signal of how the rest of the fishery is functioning. Greater Redhorse is narrowly distributed — only 63 lakes in Minnesota and 2 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 Greater Redhorse lake list below against the LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and Greater Redhorse documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Greater Redhorse Lakes Map
Every Michigan lake with documented greater redhorse, colored by water-quality grade.
Best Greater Redhorse Lakes in Michigan
| Rank | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamarack Lake North Basin; Hamburg Township | Livingston | B | 7 ft | - |
| 2 | Base Line Lake Northeast Basin; Hamburg Township | Livingston | B | 10.5 ft | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Michigan lakes have greater redhorse?
Greater Redhorse are found in 2 lakes in Michigan. The average water quality grade of these lakes is B (Good).
What are the best greater redhorse lakes in Michigan?
The best greater redhorse lakes in Michigan by water quality are Tamarack Lake North Basin; Hamburg Township, Base Line Lake Northeast Basin; Hamburg Township.
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys.