Golden Shiner
The golden shiner, Notemigonus crysoleucas, is a small freshwater fish native to North America. Recognized for its golden hue and slim, compressed body, it thrives in vegetated lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers. Widely used as bait in sport fishing, this species is prized for its availability and effectiveness.
Length~10 (max 30)
Weight~1 (max 2)
WaterFresh
Water Temp15-40° F
Depth10 ft
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- Length~10 (max 30)
- Weight~1 (max 2)
- WaterFresh
- Water Temp15-40° F
- Depth10 ft
Popular lures for Golden Shiner
Regulation for Golden Shiner
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Living Conditions
🐟 Habitat preferences
- Golden shiners prefer calm, vegetated waters such as lakes, ponds, and swamps
- They are commonly found in the backwaters and pools of rivers
- These fish can tolerate low oxygen levels and high turbidity
- Their diet mainly consists of plankton, insects, and small mollusks
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Spawning occurs in late spring to early summer, in shallow, vegetated waters
- Eggs adhere to submerged vegetation and hatch within days
- Larvae remain in vegetated areas, feeding on microscopic organisms
- Adults exhibit schooling behavior, often in large groups for better protection and foraging