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Blackchin shiner

Notropis heterodon

Family
Cyprinidae
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
0.3 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
3

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small Worms

    Nightcrawlers work well when cut small.

  • Waxworms

    Use on small hooks under a float.

  • Maggots

    Effective when fished on a jighead.

  • Mealworms

    A good option for smaller fish.

  • Crickets

    Use smaller sized crickets.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #0Spinner

    Small and creates flash.

    Buy
  • Panther Martin SpinnerSpinner

    Effective in clear water.

    Buy
  • Northland Tackle Fire-Ball Jig 1/32 ozJig

    Tip with live bait.

    Buy
  • Strike King Mr. Crappie Slab HammerSoft Plastic

    Small size and vibrant colors.

    Buy
  • Blue Fox Classic Vibrax Minnow SpinSpinner

    Small profile and inline design.

    Buy

Techniques

Use light tackle and small hooks when targeting Blackchin shiners as they have small mouths and are easily spooked.

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Where to Find Blackchin shiner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Blackchin shiner?+

Popular baits for Blackchin shiner include Small Worms, Waxworms, Maggots, Mealworms, Crickets. Tip: Use light tackle and small hooks when targeting Blackchin shiners as they have small mouths and are easily spooked.

Where can I catch Blackchin shiner?+

Blackchin shiner can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada; Alberta, Canada; Florida, United States. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Blackchin shiner get?+

Blackchin shiner (Notropis heterodon) can reach up to 7.10000023 cm in length and 0.25 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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