Goldeye

The record

Goldeye at a glance

Scientific name: Hiodon alosoides
Typical size: 12-16 inches, 1-2 lbs
Water: Freshwater
Habitat: Freshwater
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Common

Where it lives

Habitat

Found in rivers, lakes, and large streams throughout the northern Great Plains and Canada. Anglers typically target them using small jigs, spinners, or live bait in moving water near current breaks and eddies.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a goldeye 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™ works

Questions

Goldeye questions people ask

What is the scientific name for goldeye?

Goldeye is Hiodon alosoides.

How big does a goldeye get?

A typical goldeye runs 12-16 inches, 1-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every goldeye you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do goldeye live?

Found in rivers, lakes, and large streams throughout the northern Great Plains and Canada. Anglers typically target them using small jigs, spinners, or live bait in moving water near current breaks and eddies. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.

Is goldeye in the Cobia 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.

Freshwater