Fallfish
Semotilus corporalis
The fallfish is the largest native minnow species in eastern North America, resembling a small bass or chub. It's known for building distinctive gravel nests during spawning season.
Fallfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Semotilus corporalis
- Typical size
- 8-18 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Fallfish inhabit clear, cool streams and rivers from southeastern Canada to Virginia, preferring rocky areas with moderate current. Anglers target them with small lures, flies, or bait in pools and eddies near rocky structure. They provide good sport fishing on light tackle and are often caught while fishing for trout.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a fallfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksFallfish questions people ask
Fallfish is Semotilus corporalis.
A typical fallfish runs 8-18 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every fallfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Fallfish inhabit clear, cool streams and rivers from southeastern Canada to Virginia, preferring rocky areas with moderate current. Anglers target them with small lures, flies, or bait in pools and eddies near rocky structure. They provide good sport fishing on light tackle and are often caught while fishing for trout. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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