Blacktail Shiner
Cyprinella venusta
Common
Blacktail Shiner in Fishing Planet. Find it in Lone Star Lake (reworked), Mudwater River. Bait options include Dough balls, Semolina Balls, Flies.
How to catch Blacktail ShinerBaits
Hooks and jigheads
Where to fish
Size by waterway
| Waterway | Fish class | Maximum weight |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Star Lake | Common | 0.22 kg |
| Lone Star Lake (reworked) | Common | 0.22 kg |
| Mudwater River | Common | 0.22 kg |
Fishing guide
Blacktail Shiner (Cyprinella Venusta) is a small freshwater fish native to the United States. This minnow prefers flowing water and is usually most abundant in areas with little vegetation and fast current. Blacktail Shiner has a slender body with yellowish-olive back and silvery sides. Can be distinguished by its prominent black spot at the base of the tail fin. Adults rarely exceed 0.1 – 0.2 kg (3.5 – 7 oz) in weight. This minnow’s diet primarily consists of invertebrates, algae, seeds, and insects.