Greater Redhorse
Moxostoma valenciennesi
A large sucker fish native to the Great Lakes region and St. Lawrence River system. Known for its distinctive reddish fins and robust body.
Greater Redhorse at a glance
- Scientific name
- Moxostoma valenciennesi
- Typical size
- 18-28 inches, 4-12 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in large rivers and lakes with rocky or gravel bottoms. Anglers typically target them using bottom fishing techniques with worms, crayfish, or other natural baits in deeper pools and runs.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a greater redhorse 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™ worksGreater Redhorse questions people ask
Greater Redhorse is Moxostoma valenciennesi.
A typical greater redhorse runs 18-28 inches, 4-12 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every greater redhorse you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in large rivers and lakes with rocky or gravel bottoms. Anglers typically target them using bottom fishing techniques with worms, crayfish, or other natural baits in deeper pools and runs. 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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