The Golden Shiner is the largest of the forage species, commonly growing over 5” in length. Spawning occurs from June to August over beds of submerged vegetation.
The fish is known as a “mosquito larvae eater.” Its up-turned mouth and surface/midwater feeding behavior ideally suit it for mosquito control.
It is the most expensive of the forage species, but in weedy ponds it is the best suited to thrive.
Golden Shiner Advice:
It is a great forage species for trophy Largemouth Bass ponds because of its size. Think of it this way: a bass could chase down and eat 5 Fathead Minnows or 1 Golden Shiner – this allows the saved energy to go towards growth. Also, larger bass will not waste their time with tiny little minnows, but they will feast on Golden Shiners.
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