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."
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Where to Catch Emerald Shiner in Michigan
Emerald Shiner Habitat & Behavior
DNR records show Emerald Shiner present in 1229 Michigan water bodies. Highest stocking activity on record is in Ogemaw and Gogebic counties.
Michigan DNR Emerald Shiner Stocking Records
Emerald Shiner Stocking Events by Lake
| Date | Lake | County | Quantity | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2013 | Paxton Quarry | 14,400 | 1.5" | |
| Apr 28, 1988 | Lake Gogebic Gogebic County | Gogebic | 31,250 | 2.5" |
| Apr 27, 1985 | Lake George Ogemaw County | Ogemaw | 26,688 total | 2.4"–2.5" |
| Apr 27, 1985 | stocking event | 19,560 | 2.4" | |
| Dec 13, 1984 | stocking event | 7,128 | 2.5" |
Showing the 4 most recent stocking events for Emerald Shiner, across 3 lakes. Lakes with several events can be expanded.
Emerald Shiner DNR Stocking History
Total stocked: 72,338
Stocking events: 4
Peak year: 1988 (31,250)
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Historical stocking events
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Lakes stocked
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Next likely stocking window
Peak Stocking Months
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Top Stocked Lakes
Forecast based on historical DNR stocking patterns. Not a guarantee of future stocking. Verify with the Michigan DNR.
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