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Whitetail shiner
Cyprinella galactura
Overview
The whitetail shiner is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish in the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. It inhabits the Tennessee and Cumberland river drainages of Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky, Atlantic slope headwaters, the upper New River drainage in West Virginia and Virginia, and the Ozark Plateau and Ouachita Mountains portions of the White and St. Francis river systems in Missouri and Arkansas.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Worms
Nightcrawlers or redworms work well on a small hook.
- Mealworms
A readily available and effective bait.
- Crickets
Fish them on the surface or under a float.
- Grasshoppers
Use when available, especially in summer.
- Waxworms
Good for finicky fish; use a small hook.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Small and shiny, attracts attention.
- Panther Martin Spinner - 1/16 ozSpinnerBuy
Cast upstream, reel with current.
- Rapala Ultra Light Minnow 04CrankbaitBuy
Mimics small baitfish effectively.
- Z-Man Micro Finesse TRDSoft PlasticBuy
Rig on a small jighead.
- Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph - Size 16FlyBuy
Effective for stream fishing.
Techniques
Use light tackle and small hooks for Whitetail shiners as they have small mouths; downsizing your presentation is key.
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Where to Find Whitetail shiner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Whitetail shiner?+
Popular baits for Whitetail shiner include Worms, Mealworms, Crickets, Grasshoppers, Waxworms. Tip: Use light tackle and small hooks for Whitetail shiners as they have small mouths; downsizing your presentation is key.
Where can I catch Whitetail shiner?+
Whitetail shiner can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include North Carolina, United States; Alabama, United States; Georgia, United States. WikiCatch lists 5 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Whitetail shiner get?+
Whitetail shiner (Cyprinella galactura) can reach up to 15.0000006 cm in length and 0.0786 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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