Spottail Shiner
🔬 Notropis hudsonius
One of the most abundant shiners in the Great Lakes. Recognized by a black spot at the base of the tail. A key forage fish and popular live bait.
🌿 Spottail Shiner Habitat & Behavior
DNR records show Spottail Shiner present in 1255 Michigan water bodies. Highest stocking activity on record is in Dickinson and Iron counties.
🌊 Where to Catch Spottail Shiner in Michigan
SpeciesSpottail Shiner
Quantity51,100 fish
StockedMay 8, 1990
Size at stocking3.2"
📋 Spottail Shiner Stocking Events by Lake
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📋 Quick Spottail Shiner Facts
- Common name
- Spottail Shiner
- Scientific name
- Notropis hudsonius
- Listed in
- 1255 Michigan lakes
- Consumption
- Safe to eat
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