Lake Chubsucker Fishing Guide, 21 Best-Graded Lakes

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 grade 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 the letter grades: lakes with both an A or B grade and Lake Chubsucker documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.

Total Lakes

Michigan lakes →

Avg. Grade

50 ft

Avg. Depth

Water Quality of Lake Chubsucker Lakes

14%

Best Lake Chubsucker Lakes by Water Quality

Top 50 lakes with lake chubsucker ranked by overall water quality grade.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many lakes have lake chubsucker?

Lake Chubsucker are found in 21 graded lakes: 21 in Michigan. The average water quality grade of lakes with lake chubsucker is B (Good).

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 have the highest water quality grades 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 grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys. Species profiles are general reference; always check current state regulations before fishing.