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Greater Redhorse
Moxostoma valenciennesi
18–26 inches
Typical Length
3–8 lbs
Typical Weight
Year-round (no closed season)
Season Opens
1%
% of MN Lakes
The greater redhorse is the largest redhorse species in Minnesota, capable of reaching impressive sizes in clean river systems. They're relatively uncommon and are a species of conservation interest.
Habitat
Greater redhorse require clean, large rivers with sand and gravel bottoms. They're bottom feeders that are sensitive to siltation and pollution, making them one of the first species to disappear from degraded rivers.
When to Fish
Best months: April, May
Season opens: Year-round (no closed season)
Rarely targeted by anglers but occasionally caught during spring spawning runs in rivers.
Did You Know?
- Greater redhorse can exceed 10 lbs, making them the heavyweight champion of the sucker family in Minnesota.
- They're considered a species of special concern in several states due to habitat loss and river degradation.
Lakes with Greater Redhorse near you
38 Minnesota lakes have Greater Redhorse on record. Find the closest ones to you.
Greater Redhorse (Moxostoma valenciennesi) is a rough species found in Minnesota lakes and rivers. DNR surveys have documented greater redhorse in 38 Minnesota lakes.