Fallfish
The fallfish, Semotilus corporalis, is a large North American freshwater fish commonly found in rivers and lakes. Recognized by its silvery body and large size among minnows, it inhabits gravel-bottomed pools and runs. This species is valued for sport fishing due to its spirited fight and is often used as bait for larger game fish.
Length~13 (max 48)
Weight~1 (max 2)
WaterFresh
Water Temp6-27° F
Depth2 ft
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- Length~13 (max 48)
- Weight~1 (max 2)
- WaterFresh
- Water Temp6-27° F
- Depth2 ft
Popular lures for Fallfish
Regulation for Fallfish
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Living Conditions
🐟 Habitat preferences
- Fallfish thrive in cool, clear streams and rivers with gravel or rocky bottoms
- They are also found in lake margins with similar substrates
- Their diet consists of insects, small crustaceans, and other aquatic invertebrates
- Juveniles inhabit shallow waters with abundant vegetation for protection and feeding
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Spawning occurs in late spring to early summer in shallow, gravelly stream sections
- Males build large nests, where females deposit eggs which are then fertilized by males
- After hatching, larvae stay in shallow, protected areas before moving to deeper waters
- Fallfish exhibit seasonal movements, often returning to the same spawning grounds annually