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Common Shiner

🔬 Luxilus cornutus

An extremely common stream shiner found statewide. Highly adaptable and abundant. One of the most frequently used baitfish in Michigan alongside Golden Shiner.

🌿 Common Shiner Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Common Shiner present in 1255 Michigan water bodies. Highest stocking activity on record is in Iron County.

🌊 Where to Catch Common Shiner in Michigan

Lake County Population
40th Street Pond St. Clair Good
Ackerman Lake Alger Good
Addis Lake(s) Alger Good
Albany Creek Chippewa Good
Alberta Pond Baraga Good
Alcona Pond Alcona Good
Algoe Lake Lapeer Good
Alma Impoundment Gratiot Good
Ambrose Lake Ogemaw Good
Ankadosh Creek Chippewa Good
Anna River Alger Good
Arbutus Lake
510 acres
 Grand Traverse Good
Arcadia Lake Manistee Good
Arfelin Lake Marquette Good
Arnold Lake Clare Good
Au Sable Lake Ogemaw Good
Au Sable River Crawford Good
Au Sable River Crawford Good
Au Sable River Iosco Good
Au Sable River Oscoda Good
Michigan Fishing DNR Stocking Record Verified Data
SpeciesCommon Shiner
Quantity3,827 fish
StockedMay 20, 1983
Size at stocking3.2"
Lake Forest Lake, Iron Co.

📋 Common Shiner Stocking Events by Lake

Date Lake County Quantity Size
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