The Golden Redhorse

Drainage Range

The distribution includes portions of the Great Lakes, Hudson Bay and Mississippi systems, with additional Atlantic and Gulf drainage records. Potomac, Roanoke and Mobile basin occurrences illustrate that the range crosses several major watershed boundaries. Local river information remains valuable.

Bottom Habitat

Adults use habitats ranging from muddy to rocky bottoms and occur in some lakes as well as rivers. A single substrate label would therefore oversimplify the species’ setting. Current, waterbody type and bottom material work together in a useful habitat description.

Food and Size

Mayfly, caddisfly and midge larvae are recorded foods. The reference maximum is 78 centimeters total length, with a separately published weight of 4.1 kilograms. A common length of 28.8 centimeters is much smaller and should not be confused with the exceptional upper reference.

All Lakes With Golden Redhorse

Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Golden Redhorse records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.

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• A. J. Jolly Lake Campbell, KY
• Aberdeen Lake Monroe, MS
• Aliceville Lake Pickens, AL
• Allatoona Lake Cherokee, GA
• Amistad Reservoir Val Verde, TX
• Amory Pool Monroe, MS
• Atoka Reservoir Atoka, OK
• Bankhead Lake Tuscaloosa, AL
• Barren River Lake Allen, KY
• Batson Lake Itasca, MN
• Bear Creek Reservoir Franklin, AL
• Beaver Lake Washington, AR
• Beaver Lake Anderson, KY
• Becker Lake Stearns, MN
• Belton Lake Bell, TX
• Beulah Lake Jackson, KY
• Big Rice Lake Beltrami, MN
• Big Stone Lake Big Stone, MN
• Big Stone NWR East Pool Lac qui Parle, MN
• Birch Lake Osage, OK
• Birds Eye Lake Itasca, MN
• Blue Mountain Lake Yell, AR
• Blue Ridge Lake Fannin, GA
• Bowstring Lake Itasca, MN