Fallfish

At a glance

Fallfish (Semotilus corporalis) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species regulated in 5 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.

Confirmed by 2,517 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with Maryland, Ontario, and Virginia the top jurisdictions by observation count.

Notable details

• The fallfish is the largest minnow native to the northeastern United States.
• Males construct gravel mound nests that can reach several feet in diameter.
• They can reach up to 18 inches and weigh over a pound.
• Fallfish readily take dry flies and small streamers, making them fun fly-fishing targets.
• They prefer clear, cool, swift streams and rivers throughout the Northeast.

Where Fallfish are seen

• Maryland372 iNat obs
• Ontario347 iNat obs
• Virginia320 iNat obs
• Quebec252 iNat obs
• New York235 iNat obs
• Pennsylvania230 iNat obs

Jurisdictions with rules for Fallfish

• MarylandUnited States · official source
• MassachusettsUnited States · official source
• VirginiaUnited States · official source

Background

The fallfish (Semotilus corporalis) is a North American freshwater fish, a chub in the family Cyprinidae.

Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Fallfish article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.

Other bony fish on CatchRules

• BluegillLepomis macrochirus
• European CarpCyprinus carpio
• Brown TroutSalmo trutta
• Eastern MosquitofishGambusia holbrooki