Lake chubsucker Lakes in Michigan
Found in 24 Michigan lakes
Lake chubsucker is a rough-fish species — typically common in productive, nutrient-rich lakes, sometimes treated as a management nuisance by anglers targeting game-fish. 24 lakes carry documentation. Lake chubsucker is narrowly distributed — only 24 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 LakeGrade rubric: lakes with both an A or B grade and Lake chubsucker documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Best Lake chubsucker Lakes in Michigan
| Rank | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corey Lake | St. Joseph | A | 16 ft | - |
| 2 | Corey Lake Southeastern Basin; Fabius Township | St. Joseph | A | 16 ft | - |
| 3 | Twin Lake | Kalkaska | A | 23 ft | - |
| 4 | Round Lake | Benzie | A | 15 ft | - |
| 5 | Round Lake | Benzie | A | 15 ft | - |
| 6 | Round Lake Central Basin | Lenawee | A | 12 ft | - |
| 7 | Long Lake South Central Basin | Cass | B | 10.5 ft | - |
| 8 | Murray Lake East Basin; Grattan Township | Kent | B | 7.2 ft | - |
| 9 | Round Lake | Oakland | B | 10 ft | - |
| 10 | Devils Lake | Lenawee | B | 10.8 ft | - |
| 11 | Round Lake | Lenawee | B | 12.5 ft | - |
| 12 | Shavehead Lake East Basin; Porter Township | Cass | C | 7 ft | - |
| 13 | White Lake | Muskegon | C | 6.8 ft | - |
| 14 | Shavehead Lake | Cass | C | 7 ft | - |
| 15 | Kimball Lake Central Basin; Garfield Township | Newaygo | C | 4.5 ft | - |
| 16 | Wall Lake | Barry | C | 9.5 ft | - |
| 17 | Round Lake | Mecosta | C | 8.5 ft | - |
| 18 | Round Lake | Kent | C | 8 ft | - |
| 19 | Baldwins Lake | Cass | C | 8 ft | - |
| 20 | Round Lake | Shiawassee | C | 6 ft | - |
| 21 | Kimball Lake | Newaygo | D | 4.5 ft | - |
| 22 | Round Lake | Shiawassee | D | 6.5 ft | - |
| 23 | Carter Lake | Barry | D | 4 ft | - |
| 24 | Carter Lake Northwest Basin | Barry | D | 4.5 ft | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Michigan lakes have lake chubsucker?
Lake chubsucker are found in 24 lakes in Michigan. The average water quality grade of these lakes is B (Good).
What are the best lake chubsucker lakes in Michigan?
The best lake chubsucker lakes in Michigan by water quality are Corey Lake, Corey Lake Southeastern Basin; Fabius Township, Twin Lake, Round Lake, Round Lake.
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.