Lake Chubsucker Fishing Guide: 21 Lakes by Water Quality

Rough fish like Lake Chubsucker are often associated with eutrophic, nutrient-loaded waters. Their presence — documented in 21 the United States (49 states), Canada (Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador), and 38 other country hubs. LakeQuality covers lakes — is often a signal of how the rest of the fishery is functioning. Lake Chubsucker is narrowly distributed — only 21 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 phosphorus and chlorophyll-a readings on: a rough-fish-heavy fishery often reflects an underlying nutrient-loading problem in the watershed. Cross-reference the Lake Chubsucker lake list below against each lake's clarity, phosphorus and algae readings: lakes with low nutrient readings and Lake Chubsucker documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.

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Best Lake Chubsucker Lakes by Water Quality

Top 50 lakes with lake chubsucker, ranked on nutrient and algae readings.

Rank	Lake	County	State	Depth	Species
1	Murray Lake	Kent	MI	-	29
2	Round Lake	Lenawee	MI	67 ft	25
3	Round Lake	Benzie	MI	-	37
4	Round Lake	Shiawassee	MI	-	37
5	Corey Lake	St. Joseph	MI	-	13
6	Shavehead Lake	Cass	MI	70 ft	25
7	Shavehead Lake	Cass	MI	70 ft	26
8	Twin Lake	Kalkaska	MI	80 ft	13
9	Wall Lake	Barry	MI	36 ft	18
10	White Lake	Muskegon	MI	-	17
11	Evans Lake	Lenawee	MI	42 ft	19
12	White Lake	Oakland	MI	-	17
13	Mud Lake	Oakland	MI	-	12
14	Round Lake	Oakland	MI	15 ft	37
15	Round Lake	Oakland	MI	-	37
16	Baldwins Lake	Cass	MI	55 ft	33
17	Kimball Lake	Newaygo	MI	40 ft	20
18	Round Lake	Shiawassee	MI	-	37
19	Carter Lake	Barry	MI	20 ft	10
20	Round Lake	Kent	MI	-	37
21	Donnell Lake	Cass	MI	-	26

Frequently Asked Questions

How many lakes have lake chubsucker?

Lake Chubsucker are documented in 21 lakes: 21 in Michigan.

What are the best lakes for lake chubsucker?

The best lake chubsucker lakes by water quality are Murray Lake, Round Lake, Round Lake, Round Lake, Corey Lake. These lakes carry the lowest nutrient and algae readings among all lakes where lake chubsucker have been documented by state DNR surveys.

What other fish are found with lake chubsucker?

Lake Chubsucker are most commonly found alongside bluegill, lake chubsucker, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, grass pickerel. These species share similar habitat preferences in the region's lakes.

Other Fish Species in Lake Chubsucker Lakes

Bluegill Lakes

Found together in 21 lakes · 1,550 total

Largemouth Bass Lakes

Found together in 21 lakes · 2,489 total

Pumpkinseed Lakes

Found together in 21 lakes · 1,328 total

Grass Pickerel Lakes

Found together in 20 lakes · 42 total

Yellow Perch Lakes

Found together in 20 lakes · 1,577 total

Bluntnose Minnow Lakes

Found together in 19 lakes · 160 total

Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality readings from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys. Species profiles are general reference; always check current state regulations before fishing.