Bluntnose Minnow
Pimephales notatus Bluntnose Minnow Distribution black dots = sampling sites; red blocks = species present
Bluegill
Lepomis macochrius Bluegill Distribution black dots = sampling sites; red blocks = species present
Black bullhead
Ameiurus melas Black bullhead Distribution black dots = sampling sites; red blocks = species present
Bowfin
Amia calva The bowfin is the only member of an ancient line of fish that lived during the time of the dinosaurs. Found in vegetated... Read More →
Blacknose Dace
Rhinichthys obtusus Blacknose Dace Distribution black dots = sampling sites; red blocks = species present
Fish Survey Events
Volunteer for one of our fish surveys NOTE: All fish surveys with new volunteers have been cancelled during the pandemic to reduce the risk of... Read More →
Volunteering for Fish Surveys
Volunteers are periodically needed to assist with fish seining surveys. Volunteers must be in good physical condition and be able to walk in a stream... Read More →
Redside Dace
Redside Dace (Clinostomus elongatus) Endangered in state of Michigan The redside dace is a sensitive and colorful minnow found in three tributaries of the Rouge... Read More →
Lower Rouge Fish Community Response to Restoration
In August 2012, the three foot high dam Wayne Road Dam on the lower branch of the Rouge in the City of Wayne was removed to allow fish passage.... Read More →