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Inland silverside
Menidia beryllina
Overview
The inland silverside is a neotropical silverside native to eastern North America, and introduced into California. It is a fish of estuaries and freshwater environments.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live Minnows
Small size is key, 1-2 inches.
- Grass Shrimp
Effective in brackish water areas.
- Bloodworms
Attracts fish with scent.
- Small pieces of shrimp
Cut into small, bite-sized pieces.
Artificial Lures
- Road Runner crappie jigJigBuy
Small jighead for shallow water.
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Slow retrieve near the surface.
- Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow 1 inchSoft PlasticBuy
Threaded on a small jighead.
- Kastmaster 1/24 ozSpoonBuy
Great for casting distance in wind.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F3 70mmMinnowBuy
Slow, twitching retrieve works well.
Techniques
Inland silversides are often found schooling near the surface, so use light tackle and small lures to target them effectively.
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Where to Find Inland silverside
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Inland silverside?+
Popular baits for Inland silverside include Live Minnows, Grass Shrimp, Bloodworms, Small pieces of shrimp, Road Runner crappie jig. Tip: Inland silversides are often found schooling near the surface, so use light tackle and small lures to target them effectively.
Where can I catch Inland silverside?+
Inland silverside can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include South Carolina, United States; Florida, United States; Texas, United States. WikiCatch lists 4 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Inland silverside get?+
Inland silverside (Menidia beryllina) can reach up to 15.0000006 cm in length and 0.1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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