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Bigeye shiner

Notropis boops

Family
Cyprinidae
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
0.3 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
2

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small Worms

    Nightcrawlers or red wigglers, cut into small pieces.

  • Mealworms

    Easy to keep alive and readily available.

  • Waxworms

    Soft-bodied and attractive to smaller fish.

  • Crickets

    A natural food source, effective in streams.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #0Spinner

    Small and shiny, perfect for clear water.

    Buy
  • Worden's Rooster Tail 1/16 ozSpinner

    Flashy tail action attracts attention.

    Buy
  • Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow 1 inchSoft Plastic

    Scented minnow imitation is very effective.

    Buy
  • Panther Martin Spinner 1/32 ozSpinner

    Heavy body casts far and sinks quickly.

    Buy
  • Crappie MagnetSoft Plastic

    Small jig body, many color options

    Buy

Techniques

Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks (size 10-14) to avoid spooking these small, wary fish.

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Where to Find Bigeye shiner

Missouri, United States1 spotsIndiana, United States1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Bigeye shiner?+

Popular baits for Bigeye shiner include Small Worms, Mealworms, Waxworms, Crickets, Mepps Aglia #0. Tip: Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks (size 10-14) to avoid spooking these small, wary fish.

Where can I catch Bigeye shiner?+

Bigeye shiner can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Missouri, United States; Indiana, United States. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Bigeye shiner get?+

Bigeye shiner (Notropis boops) can reach up to 9.00000036 cm in length and 0.25 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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