Golden Shiner

Other names: -

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)
Water
Fresh
Water Temp
15-40° F
Depth
10 ft

Other names
-
Length
~10 (max 30)
Weight
~1 (max 2)
Water
Fresh
Water Temp
15-40° F
Depth
10 ft

Popular lures for Golden Shiner

Bread

Bread or Dough Balls

Crappie Jigs

Flies

Inline Spinners

Insects

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Nightcrawlers

Oats

Snails

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Regulation for Golden Shiner

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Bag limit
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Vessel limit
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Trophy limits
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Min size
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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