Striped Shiner Fishing Guide
Other SpeciesDocumented in 12 graded lakes across 1 state
Rough fish like Striped Shiner are often associated with eutrophic, nutrient-loaded waters. Their presence — documented in 12 the United States (49 states), Canada (Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador), and 38 other country hubs. LakeQuality covers lakes — is often a signal of how the rest of the fishery is functioning. Striped Shiner is narrowly distributed — only 12 lakes in Michigan have a documented record. The constraint is usually habitat: cold water, specific depth profile, or river connection.
Rough-fish-dominant lakes are worth checking the grade on: a rough-fish-heavy fishery often reflects an underlying nutrient-loading problem in the watershed. Cross-reference the Striped Shiner lake list below against the letter grades: lakes with both an A or B grade and Striped Shiner documented are the best places to start for recreational targeting.
Water Quality of Striped Shiner Lakes
Best Striped Shiner Lakes by Water Quality
Top 50 lakes with striped shiner ranked by overall water quality grade.
| Rank | Lake | County | State | Grade | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ore Lake | Livingston | MI | A | 81 ft | 14 |
| 2 | Tamarack Lake | Livingston | MI | B | 34 ft | 20 |
| 3 | Long Lake | Gogebic | MI | NR | 60 ft | 40 |
| 4 | Portage Lake | Jackson | MI | NR | 40 ft | 34 |
| 5 | Bloomfield Lake | Oakland | MI | NR | - | 17 |
| 6 | Long Lake | Grand Traverse | MI | NR | 88 ft | 40 |
| 7 | Long Lake | Benzie | MI | NR | - | 40 |
| 8 | Baldwin Lake | Cass | MI | NR | - | 25 |
| 9 | Long Lake | Cass | MI | NR | 42 ft | 25 |
| 10 | Baldwins Lake | Cass | MI | NR | 55 ft | 33 |
| 11 | Green Lake | Allegan | MI | NR | 60 ft | 20 |
| 12 | Long Lake | Cheboygan | MI | NR | 61 ft | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes have striped shiner?
Striped Shiner are found in 12 graded lakes: 12 in Michigan. The average water quality grade of lakes with striped shiner is A (Excellent).
What are the best lakes for striped shiner?
The best striped shiner lakes by water quality are Ore Lake, Tamarack Lake, Long Lake, Portage Lake, Bloomfield Lake. These lakes have the highest water quality grades among all lakes where striped shiner have been documented by state DNR surveys.
What other fish are found with striped shiner?
Striped Shiner are most commonly found alongside johnny darter, striped shiner, yellow perch, brook silverside, iowa darter. These species share similar habitat preferences in the region's lakes.
Other Fish Species in Striped Shiner Lakes
Found together in 12 lakes · 98 total
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Found together in 11 lakes · 126 total
Found together in 11 lakes · 48 total
Found together in 11 lakes · 66 total
Fish species from state agency survey, stocking, and public fishing-access records; water-quality grades from the EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys. Species profiles are general reference; always check current state regulations before fishing.