WikiCatchEmerald shiner
Notropis atherinoides
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Small Earthworms
Effective for all sizes of Emerald Shiner.
- Waxworms
Use a small hook for presentation.
- Maggots
Especially effective in colder water.
- Mealworms
Easy to keep and use.
- Crickets
Good summer bait, lively action.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Small size perfect for emerald shiners.
- Panther Martin Classic Spinner - 1/32 ozSpinnerBuy
Cast upstream and retrieve slowly.
- Crappie Magnet Slab MagnetSoft PlasticBuy
Fish under a bobber near current seams.
- Blue Fox Vibrax Minnow Spin #1SpinnerBuy
Small size works well.
- Trout MagnetSoft PlasticBuy
Effective with a slow, twitching retrieve.
Techniques
Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks (size 10-14) for best results when targeting Emerald Shiners, as they are small and easily spooked.
Where to Find Emerald shiner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Emerald shiner?+
Popular baits for Emerald shiner include Small Earthworms, Waxworms, Maggots, Mealworms, Crickets. Tip: Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks (size 10-14) for best results when targeting Emerald Shiners, as they are small and easily spooked.
Where can I catch Emerald shiner?+
Emerald shiner can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Michigan, United States; Ontario, Canada; Saskatchewan, Canada. WikiCatch lists 28 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Emerald shiner get?+
Emerald shiner (Notropis atherinoides) can reach up to 12.999999500000001 cm in length and 0.25 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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