Golden Shiner s are dark green or olive on top, and the belly is a silvery white. The sides can be silver in smaller fish, but golden in larger ones.
Diet: algae, vegetable matter, planktonic crustations, and mollusks
Habitat & Range
Golden Shiner s are found in ponds and the quietest parts of rivers. They often congregate in spillways below ponds. They feed on algae, vegetable matter, planktonic crustations, and mollusks.
Where to Fishing
Statewide
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Golden Shiner s can be caught with small artificial flies and small spinners. Bait often includes small dough balls fished under bobbers.
