Red Shiner
Cyprinella lutrensis
A small, colorful minnow native to the central United States with males displaying bright red coloration during breeding season. They are primarily used as bait fish rather than targeted by anglers.
Red Shiner at a glance
- Scientific name
- Cyprinella lutrensis
- Typical size
- 2-4 inches
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Red shiners inhabit streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes throughout much of the central and southwestern United States. They prefer shallow areas with vegetation and are commonly collected by anglers for use as live bait when targeting larger game fish like bass and catfish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a red 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™ worksRed Shiner questions people ask
Red Shiner is Cyprinella lutrensis.
A typical red shiner runs 2-4 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every red shiner you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Red shiners inhabit streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes throughout much of the central and southwestern United States. They prefer shallow areas with vegetation and are commonly collected by anglers for use as live bait when targeting larger game fish 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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