Description of Creek Chub
A predominant species in headwater creeks, occurring over a variety of bottom
types and often associated with submerged aquatic vegetation. Usually in pools;
able to survive and repopulate intermittent creeks from isolated pools.
Generally avoids big rivers and large lacustrine environments. Generally
distributed and abundant in headwater creeks and small to medium-size streams
throughout the state. The Creek Chub can be found in almost every small
creek in the state. They lack much coloration. They are usually small, but they can grow up to 12inches.
types and often associated with submerged aquatic vegetation. Usually in pools;
able to survive and repopulate intermittent creeks from isolated pools.
Generally avoids big rivers and large lacustrine environments. Generally
distributed and abundant in headwater creeks and small to medium-size streams
throughout the state. The Creek Chub can be found in almost every small
creek in the state. They lack much coloration. They are usually small, but they can grow up to 12inches.
Creek Chub
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This Creek Chub was caught in a minnow trap with a can of dogfood as bait, caught in Piney Creek, NC