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.
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Where to Catch Spottail Shiner in Michigan
Spottail Shiner Habitat & Behavior
DNR records show Spottail Shiner present in 1228 Michigan water bodies. Highest stocking activity on record is in Dickinson and Iron counties.
Michigan DNR Spottail Shiner Stocking Records
Spottail Shiner Stocking Events by Lake
| Date | Lake | County | Quantity | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 1990 | Sunset Lake Iron County | Iron | 51,100 | 3.2" |
| Apr 29, 1989 | Sawyer Lake Dickinson County | Dickinson | 49,462 | 2.5" |
Showing the 2 most recent stocking events for Spottail Shiner, across 2 lakes. Lakes with several events can be expanded.
Spottail Shiner DNR Stocking History
Total stocked: 100,562
Stocking events: 2
Peak year: 1990 (51,100)
2
Historical stocking events
2
Lakes stocked
Apr
Next likely stocking window
Peak Stocking Months
Apr
May
Top Stocked Lakes
Sawyer Lake
Dickinson Co.
Sunset Lake
Iron Co.
Forecast based on historical DNR stocking patterns. Not a guarantee of future stocking. Verify with the Michigan DNR.
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