Species guide
How to catch Black redhorse
Moxostoma duquesnei
freshwatergame fishCatostomidae
The Black redhorse is a sturdy freshwater fish known for inhabiting clean streams and rivers. It has a streamlined body suited for flowing waters. An appreciated game fish, it offers a challenging catch for anglers.
Where they live
Found in sand to rock-bottom pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers across North America; also occurs in impoundments.
Typical size
Up to about 51 cm
What they eat
- aquatic plants
- crustaceans
- insects
Best baits
- worms
- insect larvae
- small crustaceans
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic worms
- spinners
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- float fishing
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