Bluntnose Minnow
Pimephales Notatus · Shinners and Minnows family
- 3lakes
- 40logged catches
- 67.41 kg heaviest logged
Bluntnose Minnow (Pimephales Notatus) is a species of freshwater fish with a natural geographic range extending from the Great Lakes down along the Mississippi River basin to Louisiana, and across the Midwestern United States. These fish prefer lakes, rivers and streams with shallow, clear water and sandy bottom. This small silver fish can be distinguished by its rather flat head and snout. Bluntnose minnows are commonly 7 cm (3 in) long, with a maximum length of 11 cm (4.3 in). They feed primarily on aquatic insects, algae, aquatic insect larvae, and small crustaceans. Occasionally they will eat fish eggs or small fish.
What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches
Baits
Bloodworms 
Red Worms 
Dough balls 
Maggots 
Semolina Balls 
Aracu Minnow Best setups by lake 3 lakes with data
Mudwater River — 16 catches , best 0.21 kg
- Red Worms Hook #8 Feeder bottom 2×
- Dough balls Hook #6 Float Shore 41 m 2×
- Red Worms Hook #10 Float 50 m 2×
- Red Worms Hook #1 Float Shore 18 m 1×
Saint-Croix Lake — 14 catches , best 67.41 kg
- Bloodworms Hook #8 Feeder bottom 3×
- Aracu Minnow Razor Trolling Hook #15/0 Trolling bait Shore 1×
- Red Worms Hook #8/0 Float 165 m 1×
- Bloodworms Hook #8 Float Boat 100 m 1×
Emerald Lake — 10 catches , best 0.1 kg
- Bloodworms Hook #1/0 Float 20 m 3×
- Red Worms Hook #10 Float Shore 50 m 1×
- Red Worms Hook #6 Float 20 m 1×
- Red Worms Hook #10 Float 20 m 1×
How to catch
How to catch a common Bluntnose Minnow?
When it comes to float, feeder, or bottom fishing, the best way to catch Bluntnose Minnow would be to use Bloodworms on a size #8 hook.
Where to find it
Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log
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