1. Shaun McKim, Recreational Angler
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posted on: May 26, 2015

Fish ID

Type: Nontidal
Region: Central
Location: Skyesville Park

I was fishing in one of Skyesville's parks that Piney Run (stream) goes through and caught this minnow on a crappie jig and was trying to identify it. Any information would be welcome.

DNR Response: You caught a Creek Chub. The Creek Chub is a common minnow, its back is olive-colored, it has silvery sides, and it has a long blackish-brown stripe down the side. Creek Chubs can grow to 12 inches, but they are usually much smaller.