Goldeye

Other names: Winnipeg goldeye, Western goldeye, Yellow herring, Toothed herring, Shad mooneye

The goldeye, Hiodon alosoides, is a freshwater fish native to North America, notable for its large, reflective eyes. It inhabits turbid rivers, lakes, and impoundments, and is prized by anglers for its nocturnal feeding habits and lively fight when hooked.

Length
~38 (max 51)
Weight
~1 (max 2)
Water
Fresh
Water Temp
10-27° F
Depth
40 ft

Other names
Winnipeg goldeye, Western goldeye, Yellow herring, Toothed herring, Shad mooneye
Length
~38 (max 51)
Weight
~1 (max 2)
Water
Fresh
Water Temp
10-27° F
Depth
40 ft

Popular lures for Goldeye

Grasshoppers

Mepps Comet

Minnows

Muddler Minnow

Nightcrawlers

Worms

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Regulation for Goldeye

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Season
Always open
Bag limit
10
Vessel limit
-
Trophy limits
-
Max size
-
Min size
No
Measurement
-
Prohibited methods
-

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Living Conditions

🐟 Habitat preferences
- Goldeyes are found in deep, open pools and channels of lowland rivers
- They thrive in turbid, slow-moving waters, including small lakes and reservoirs
- This species feeds on surface and aquatic insects, small fish, and crustaceans
- They are primarily nocturnal and migrate upstream in spring to spawn
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Spawning occurs in spring, with adults migrating upstream to suitable spawning grounds
- Eggs are laid in clusters and adhere to the substrate
- Juveniles remain in shallow waters, feeding on small invertebrates
- Adults move downstream in fall and are often preyed upon by birds and other fish