WikiCatchGoldeye
Hiodon alosoides
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Worms
Nightcrawlers or smaller garden worms work well.
- Minnows
Small, live minnows are a goldeye favorite.
- Grasshoppers
Effective during summer months.
- Leeches
Use small to medium-sized leeches.
- Crickets
Good alternative to grasshoppers.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #3SpinnerBuy
Silver or gold blades are highly effective.
- Rapala Original Floater 07CrankbaitBuy
Silver or perch patterns work best.
- Northland Fire-Ball JigJigBuy
Tip with a minnow or worm.
- Little Cleo SpoonSpoonBuy
Use smaller sizes in gold or silver.
- Panther Martin SpinnerSpinnerBuy
Black body with gold blade.
Techniques
Goldeye often feed near the surface, so try lures that run shallow or float; use a slow retrieve.
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Where to Find Goldeye
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Goldeye?+
Popular baits for Goldeye include Worms, Minnows, Grasshoppers, Leeches, Crickets. Tip: Goldeye often feed near the surface, so try lures that run shallow or float; use a slow retrieve.
Where can I catch Goldeye?+
Goldeye can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Manitoba, Canada; Québec, Canada; Saskatchewan, Canada. WikiCatch lists 235 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Goldeye get?+
Goldeye (Hiodon alosoides) can reach up to 51.99999809265137 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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