Speckled Dace
Rhinichthys osculus
The Speckled Dace is a small native minnow species found throughout western North America. It has a mottled brown and olive coloration with dark speckles along its sides.
Speckled Dace at a glance
- Scientific name
- Rhinichthys osculus
- Typical size
- 2-4 inches
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Speckled Dace inhabit clear, cool streams and rivers with rocky or gravelly bottoms from desert springs to mountain streams. They are not typically targeted by anglers due to their small size, but may be caught incidentally while fishing for trout or used as bait. They prefer areas with moderate to fast current and good water quality.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a speckled 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™ worksSpeckled Dace questions people ask
Speckled Dace is Rhinichthys osculus.
A typical speckled dace runs 2-4 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every speckled dace you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Speckled Dace inhabit clear, cool streams and rivers with rocky or gravelly bottoms from desert springs to mountain streams. They are not typically targeted by anglers due to their small size, but may be caught incidentally while fishing for trout or used as bait. They prefer areas with moderate to fast current and good water quality. 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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