FishableWaters

Species

Fathead Minnow

On record in 37 waters across 4 states

Fathead Minnow are on record in 37 waters across 4 states, most heavily in Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and North Dakota. FishableWaters tracks every fathead minnow stocking from state agency reports — use the state links and most-stocked list below to find waters near you.

By state

Most-stocked waters

Freshest fathead minnow stockings

May 29, 2026Clifford LakeMI30,000
May 4, 2026Jamestown ReservoirND41,500
Nov 5, 2025Little Clinton LakeMI10
Nov 5, 2025Searles LakeMI10
Nov 5, 2025Big Clinton LakeMI10
Oct 17, 2025Clifford LakeMI30,000
Apr 22, 2025Belfield PondND2,000
Jan 1, 2025Lake LucerneWI2,100
Jan 1, 2025Lake HenryWI36,000
Jan 1, 2025Wallace LakeWI10,600
Jan 1, 2025Silver LakeWI22,000
Jan 1, 2025Lake NapowanWI22,000
Jan 1, 2025Pine LakeWI22,000
Jan 1, 2025Little Green LakeWI264,000
Jan 1, 2025Round LakeWI22,000

Fathead Minnow — FAQ

Where can I catch fathead minnow?+

Fathead Minnow are stocked across 4 states, led by Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and North Dakota. Pick a state below to see every water stocked with fathead minnow.

How many waters are stocked with fathead minnow?+

37 waters across 4 states hold fathead minnow on record, updated daily from agency stocking reports.