River Chub
Nocomis micropogon
River Chub is a medium-sized minnow species native to eastern North America. They are characterized by their robust body, large head, and distinctive spawning tubercles on males during breeding season.
River Chub at a glance
- Scientific name
- Nocomis micropogon
- Typical size
- 6-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
River Chubs inhabit clear, flowing streams and rivers with rocky or gravel bottoms. They prefer moderate to swift currents and are often found in riffles and pools. While not typically targeted by anglers, they may be caught incidentally when fishing for other species and are sometimes used as bait.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a river 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™ worksRiver Chub questions people ask
River Chub is Nocomis micropogon.
A typical river chub runs 6-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every river chub you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
River Chubs inhabit clear, flowing streams and rivers with rocky or gravel bottoms. They prefer moderate to swift currents and are often found in riffles and pools. While not typically targeted by anglers, they may be caught incidentally when fishing for other species and are sometimes used as bait. 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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