Shorthead Redhorse Lakes in Michigan

Shorthead Redhorse is a rough-fish species — typically common in productive, nutrient-rich lakes, sometimes treated as a management nuisance by anglers targeting game-fish. 172 lakes carry documentation. Shorthead Redhorse is moderately distributed — 163 lakes in Minnesota and 9 in Michigan. Some counties have it, others do not, so checking the per-lake pages matters.

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 Shorthead Redhorse lake list below against each lake's clarity, phosphorus and algae readings: lakes with low nutrient readings and Shorthead Redhorse documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.