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River shiner
Notropis blennius
Overview
The river shiner is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish in the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. It is found in the United States and Canada, where it inhabits the Hudson Bay basin from Alberta to Manitoba, south through the Red Red River in Minnesota and North Dakota; and the Mississippi River basin from Wisconsin and Minnesota to Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, west to eastern Colorado, and east to West Virginia.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Waxworms
Effective when river shiners are less active.
- Mealworms
Easy to keep and readily available.
- Small Earthworms
Cut into pieces for smaller presentation.
- Maggots
Great for attracting many fish species, including river shiners.
- Nightcrawler pieces
Use a small piece on a small hook.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Small size is key for river shiners.
- Panther Martin Spinner - 1/16 ozSpinnerBuy
Excellent for clear, shallow water.
- Eagle Claw Baitholder Hook - size 10JigBuy
Tie with marabou feather tail.
- Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow - 1 inchSoft PlasticBuy
On a small jig head.
- Blue Fox Classic Vibrax - Size 1SpinnerBuy
Silver or gold work well.
Techniques
Use light tackle and small hooks (size 10-14) with minimal weight to detect subtle strikes from river shiners.
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Where to Find River shiner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for River shiner?+
Popular baits for River shiner include Waxworms, Mealworms, Small Earthworms, Maggots, Nightcrawler pieces. Tip: Use light tackle and small hooks (size 10-14) with minimal weight to detect subtle strikes from river shiners.
Where can I catch River shiner?+
River shiner can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Tennessee, United States. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do River shiner get?+
River shiner (Notropis blennius) can reach up to 13 cm in length and 0.1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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