The Blackchin shiner is a small freshwater fish known for its distinctive black stripe along the lower jaw. It typically measures 1.5 to 2.5 inches and weighs less than 0.1 pounds. Inhabiting clear, vegetated streams and lakes, it feeds on insects and small invertebrates. This species is social, often schooling with others in its habitat. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Blackchin shiner.

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Blackchin shiner
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Blackchin shiner
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Blackchin shiner
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Blackchin shiner
Mountain Recreation Freedom Park
1 in · 2 oz
Blackchin shiner
Mountain Recreation Freedom Park
1 in · 1 oz
Blackchin shiner
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Blackchin shiner
Northwest Branch Cocagne River
1 in · 1 oz


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