Emerald Shiner
Notropis atherinoides
A small, silvery minnow with a distinctive emerald-green sheen along its sides. This species is primarily used as baitfish rather than targeted by anglers.
Emerald Shiner at a glance
- Scientific name
- Notropis atherinoides
- Typical size
- 2-4 inches
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in lakes, rivers, and streams throughout much of North America. Anglers commonly use emerald shiners as live or dead bait for larger gamefish like walleye, northern pike, and bass. They prefer open water areas and form large schools.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a emerald 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™ worksEmerald Shiner questions people ask
Emerald Shiner is Notropis atherinoides.
A typical emerald shiner runs 2-4 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every emerald shiner you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in lakes, rivers, and streams throughout much of North America. Anglers commonly use emerald shiners as live or dead bait for larger gamefish like walleye, northern pike, and bass. They prefer open water areas and form large schools. 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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