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Emerald Shiner

🔬 Notropis atherinoides

One of the most important forage fish in the Great Lakes. Schooling in enormous numbers, emerald shiners are the primary food source for Walleye, Perch, and White Bass. The standard bait shop "river shiner."

🌿 Emerald Shiner Habitat & Behavior

DNR records show Emerald Shiner present in 1256 Michigan water bodies. Highest stocking activity on record is in Ogemaw and Gogebic counties.

🌊 Where to Catch Emerald 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
SpeciesEmerald Shiner
Quantity7,128 fish
StockedDec 13, 1984
Size at stocking2.5"
Lake Lake George, Ogemaw Co.

📋 Emerald Shiner Stocking Events by Lake

Date Lake County Quantity Size
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Dec 13, 1984 Lake George Ogemaw 7,128 2.5"
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