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Northern pearl dace
Margariscus nachtriebi
Overview
The northern pearl dace is a freshwater ray-finned fish in the family Cyprinidae, the carps and minnows. It occurs in Atlantic, Hudson Bay, Great Lakes, and Mississippi River basins in the northern United States and Canada. Its preferred habitat is cool, clear headwater streams, bog drainage streams, ponds and small lakes, and in stained, peaty waters of beaver ponds, usually over sand or gravel.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Worms
Small pieces on a small hook are best.
- Mealworms
Effective on small hooks.
- Grasshoppers
Good in late summer near grassy banks.
- Ants
Use small hooks and light line.
- Waxworms
A good option on small hooks.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Small and flashy, attracts attention.
- Blue Fox Vibrax Minnow Spin #1SpinnerBuy
Vibrations entice strikes.
- Worden's Original Rooster Tail 1/24 ozSpinnerBuy
Vary retrieve speed.
- Strike King Mr. Crappie Slab HammerSoft PlasticBuy
Small jig imitating small prey.
- #16 Black GnatFlyBuy
Effective dry fly pattern.
Techniques
Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks, as Northern pearl dace have small mouths and can be easily spooked by heavier gear; target slow-moving streams and pools.
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Where to Find Northern pearl dace
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Northern pearl dace?+
Popular baits for Northern pearl dace include Worms, Mealworms, Grasshoppers, Ants, Waxworms. Tip: Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks, as Northern pearl dace have small mouths and can be easily spooked by heavier gear; target slow-moving streams and pools.
Where can I catch Northern pearl dace?+
Northern pearl dace can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Manitoba, Canada; New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Northern pearl dace get?+
Northern pearl dace (Margariscus nachtriebi) can reach up to 14.000000000000002 cm in length and 0.15 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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