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HABITAT DESCRIPTION: In Massachusetts, Fallfish are most often found in rivers and streams with rock and gravel substrates, but some populations occur in larger ponds and reservoirs. Adults migrate to areas with rock and gravel substrate in the spring.
A guide to freshwater fish species living in Massachusetts. Includes introduced and stocked species.
Best Fly Fishing locations in Massachusetts. Fly fishing in Massachusetts can be found in various locations, including rivers, lakes, ponds and coastal lines. 1. Swift River. Some of the best trout fly fishing in the state can be found in the Swift River, located in the central part of Massachusetts.
The fallfish (Semotilus corporalis) is a North American freshwater fish, a chub in the family Cyprinidae.
Fallfish are found in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, where they inhabit clear streams, lakes, and ponds. They predominantly prefer swift currents, however, they can also be found in well oxygenated pools. As their name suggests they are often found at the base of waterfalls.
Identification: Fallfish are one of the largest minnows native to North America. The body is moderately compressed with an olive to golden-brown color above the lateral line with a dark stripe along the back.
The fallfish prefers large streams and small rivers with gravel, sand or rubble bottoms. They are also sometimes found in silt-bottomed pools. Fallfish are rare in waters that exceed 82° F. Fallfish feed primarily on insects and fishes. They spawn in the spring over gravel in flowing streams.
