Notropis rubellus

How to identify a Rosyface Shiner

Rosyface Shiner are found in warm lakes, ponds, slow rivers, floodplains, and vegetated backwaters. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.

Habitat and range

Warm lakes, ponds, slow rivers, floodplains, and vegetated backwaters

Where to catch Rosyface Shiner

• Ohio River tributaries (OH/PA)
• Clear Appalachian creeks
• Allegheny River

Rosyface Shiner by state

State season calendars that list Rosyface Shiner — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:

• Alabama — seasons, best months and licence info
• Georgia — seasons, best months and licence info
• Illinois — seasons, best months and licence info
• Indiana — seasons, best months and licence info
• Kentucky — seasons, best months and licence info
• North Carolina — seasons, best months and licence info
• Ohio — seasons, best months and licence info
• Pennsylvania — seasons, best months and licence info
• Tennessee — seasons, best months and licence info
• West Virginia — seasons, best months and licence info

Baits and lures

Species-dependent · worms · insects · small fish · crustaceans · prepared baits · or small lures

Related species

Often caught in the same waters or confused with Rosyface Shiner:

• Common Shiner — identification & profile (Freshwater)
• Emerald Shiner — identification & profile (Freshwater)
• Golden Shiner — identification & profile (Freshwater)
• Spotfin Shiner — identification & profile (Freshwater)
• Yellowfin Shiner — identification & profile (Freshwater)