Golden Shiner
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Common
Golden Shiner in Fishing Planet. Find it in Blue Crab Island, Emerald Lake, Everglades and other waterways. Bait options include Dough balls, Semolina Balls, Flies.
How to catch Golden ShinerBaits
Hooks and jigheads
Where to fish
Size by waterway
| Waterway | Fish class | Maximum weight |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Crab Island | Common | 0.3 kg |
| Emerald Lake | Common | 0.33 kg |
| Everglades | Common | 0.33 kg |
| Lone Star Lake | Common | 0.27 kg |
| Lone Star Lake (reworked) | Common | 0.27 kg |
| Neherrin River | Common | 0.33 kg |
| Quanchkin Lake | Common | 0.33 kg |
| Rocky Lake | Common | 0.33 kg |
| Saint-Croix Lake | Common | 0.33 kg |
Fishing guide
Golden Shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas) is a cyprinid fish native to eastern North America. It is the sole member of its genus. A deep-bodied fish, golden in color with a dark-olive back. Golden Shiners are found in lakes and ponds and prefer quiet waters with weedy areas. Though it has been known to reach lengths of 30 cm (12 in), in the wild the golden shiner is usually between 7.5 and 12.5 cm (3 to 5 inches) long. Can grow up to 450g (1 lb). As for the feeding habits, these fish are omnivorous with a diet of plankton, insects, plants, and algae.