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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.
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Length
~13" (max 48)
Weight
~1" (max 2)
Water
Fresh
Water Temp
6-27° F
Depth
2 ft
Crayfish
Insects
Joe's Flies
Minnows
Rooster Tail
WormsAlways open
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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
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
