Sand Shiner
🔬 Notropis stramineus
An extremely common minnow of sandy-bottomed streams and lake shores statewide. Highly tolerant and abundant. Important baitfish and forage species.
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Where to Catch Sand Shiner in Michigan
Sand Shiner Habitat & Behavior
DNR records show Sand Shiner present in 1228 Michigan water bodies. Highest stocking activity on record is in Gogebic and Ogemaw counties.
Michigan DNR Sand Shiner Stocking Records
Sand Shiner Stocking Events by Lake
| Date | Lake | County | Quantity | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1988 | Lake Gogebic Gogebic County | Gogebic | 31,250 | 2.5" |
| Dec 13, 1984 | Lake George Ogemaw County | Ogemaw | 131,700 | 10" |
Showing the 2 most recent stocking events for Sand Shiner, across 2 lakes. Lakes with several events can be expanded.
Sand Shiner DNR Stocking History
Total stocked: 162,950
Stocking events: 2
Peak year: 1984 (131,700)
2
Historical stocking events
2
Lakes stocked
Dec
Next likely stocking window
Peak Stocking Months
Dec
Apr
Top Stocked Lakes
Lake George
Ogemaw Co.
Lake Gogebic
Gogebic Co.
Forecast based on historical DNR stocking patterns. Not a guarantee of future stocking. Verify with the Michigan DNR.
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