Mooneye
Hiodon tergisus
Also called silver mooneye, toothed herring
The mooneye is a silvery freshwater fish with large eyes and a compressed body, known for its distinctive appearance and spirited fight when hooked.
Mooneye at a glance
- Scientific name
- Hiodon tergisus
- Typical size
- 8-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Mooneye inhabit clear lakes and rivers throughout the Great Lakes region and Mississippi River basin. They prefer areas with moderate current and are often found in deeper pools. Anglers typically target them with small jigs, spinners, or live bait near structure.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a mooneye 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™ worksMooneye questions people ask
Mooneye is Hiodon tergisus. Anglers also call it silver mooneye, toothed herring.
A typical mooneye runs 8-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every mooneye you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Mooneye inhabit clear lakes and rivers throughout the Great Lakes region and Mississippi River basin. They prefer areas with moderate current and are often found in deeper pools. Anglers typically target them with small jigs, spinners, or live bait near structure. 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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