Lake Chub
Couesius plumbeus
A small freshwater minnow species native to northern North America. Lake chub are typically used as baitfish rather than targeted by anglers.
Lake Chub at a glance
- Scientific name
- Couesius plumbeus
- Typical size
- 3-6 inches, under 1 lb
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Lake chub inhabit cool, clear lakes and streams across northern regions including Alaska, Canada, and northern United States. They are primarily used as live bait for larger gamefish like northern pike, walleye, and lake trout. Anglers typically catch them with small nets or traps rather than hook and line.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a lake chub 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™ worksLake Chub questions people ask
Lake Chub is Couesius plumbeus.
A typical lake chub runs 3-6 inches, under 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every lake chub you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Lake chub inhabit cool, clear lakes and streams across northern regions including Alaska, Canada, and northern United States. They are primarily used as live bait for larger gamefish like northern pike, walleye, and lake trout. Anglers typically catch them with small nets or traps rather than hook and line. 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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