Longnose Dace
Rhinichthys cataractae
A small freshwater minnow with an elongated snout and streamlined body. Found throughout much of North America in cool, clear streams and rivers.
Longnose Dace at a glance
- Scientific name
- Rhinichthys cataractae
- Typical size
- 2-4 inches
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Longnose dace inhabit fast-flowing, rocky streams and the shallow areas of clear lakes. They prefer cool water with gravel or rocky bottoms and are typically found in riffles and runs. Due to their small size, they are not targeted by anglers but serve as forage for larger game fish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a longnose dace 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™ worksLongnose Dace questions people ask
Longnose Dace is Rhinichthys cataractae.
A typical longnose dace runs 2-4 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every longnose dace you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Longnose dace inhabit fast-flowing, rocky streams and the shallow areas of clear lakes. They prefer cool water with gravel or rocky bottoms and are typically found in riffles and runs. Due to their small size, they are not targeted by anglers but serve as forage for larger game fish. 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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