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Spotfin shiner

Cyprinella spiloptera

Family
Cyprinidae
Max Length
12 cm
Max Weight
0.3 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
16

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Waxworms

    Effective on small jigs or under a float.

  • Mealworms

    Easy to hook and readily available.

  • Small Redworms

    A classic bait, attracts a variety of fish.

  • Maggots

    Great for attracting attention in clear water.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #0Spinner

    Small size is key, mimics small insects.

    Buy
  • Panther Martin Spinner - 1/16 ozSpinner

    Deadly on light tackle, small profile.

    Buy
  • YUM Wooly Curltail Grub - 2 inchSoft Plastic

    On a jighead or small spinnerbait.

    Buy
  • Crappie MagnetSoft Plastic

    Great on a small jighead under a float.

    Buy

Techniques

Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks to avoid spooking these wary fish; target areas with moderate current and rocky bottoms.

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Where to Find Spotfin shiner

Iowa, United States3 spotsNew York, United States2 spotsOntario, Canada1 spotsOhio, United States1 spotsPennsylvania, United States1 spotsUtah, United States1 spotsMissouri, United States1 spotsGeorgia, United States1 spotsMichigan, United States1 spotsWest Virginia, United States1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Spotfin shiner?+

Popular baits for Spotfin shiner include Waxworms, Mealworms, Small Redworms, Maggots, Mepps Aglia #0. Tip: Use light line (2-4 lb test) and small hooks to avoid spooking these wary fish; target areas with moderate current and rocky bottoms.

Where can I catch Spotfin shiner?+

Spotfin shiner can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Iowa, United States; New York, United States; Ontario, Canada. WikiCatch lists 16 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Spotfin shiner get?+

Spotfin shiner (Cyprinella spiloptera) can reach up to 11.9999997 cm in length and 0.25 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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