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Rainbow Smelt Fishing — Upper Midwest Guide 2026 | NomadPath

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Rainbow Smelt

Osmerus mordax

Family: Osmeridae

Found in 2 waters across 1 state. Most prevalent in Michigan with 2 waters.

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Michigan2 waters

Grand River, Au Gres River

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Grand River

Kent, Michigan · river

Au Gres River

Michigan · river

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Rainbow Smelt in Michigan

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