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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.
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Length
~10" (max 30)
Weight
~1" (max 2)
Water
Fresh
Water Temp
15-40° F
Depth
10 ft
Bread
Bread or Dough Balls
Crappie Jigs
Flies
Inline Spinners
Insects
Minnows
Nightcrawlers
Oats
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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
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
