Coastal Shiner
Notropis petersoni
A small silvery minnow species found in coastal plain streams and rivers of the southeastern United States. This species is primarily used as baitfish rather than targeted by anglers.
Coastal Shiner at a glance
- Scientific name
- Notropis petersoni
- Typical size
- 2-4 inches
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Inhabits sandy and rocky bottomed streams, rivers, and occasionally brackish areas near the coast. Anglers typically catch them with fine mesh nets or small hooks for use as live bait when targeting larger gamefish like bass and catfish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a coastal shiner through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksCoastal Shiner questions people ask
Coastal Shiner is Notropis petersoni.
A typical coastal shiner runs 2-4 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every coastal shiner you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits sandy and rocky bottomed streams, rivers, and occasionally brackish areas near the coast. Anglers typically catch them with fine mesh nets or small hooks for use as live bait when targeting larger gamefish like bass and catfish. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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