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Silver Redhorse
Moxostoma anisurum
16–22 inches
Typical Length
2–5 lbs
Typical Weight
Year-round (no closed season)
Season Opens
N/A
% of MN Lakes
The silver redhorse is a large sucker species found in clean rivers and streams in Minnesota. They're distinguished by their silvery sides and make strong spawning runs over rocky riffles.
Habitat
Silver redhorse prefer clean, moderate-to-large rivers with gravel and rocky substrates. They're bottom feeders that require good water quality and are less common than shorthead redhorse.
When to Fish
Best months: April, May
Season opens: Year-round (no closed season)
Spring spawning runs in rivers offer the best chance to encounter silver redhorse.
Did You Know?
- Silver redhorse can live over 20 years, making them one of the longer-lived sucker species.
- Their presence is an indicator of good water quality and a healthy river ecosystem.
Silver Redhorse (Moxostoma anisurum) is a rough species found in Minnesota lakes and rivers.