Minnows

We carry the two main species of forage minnows here at Henneke Hatchery, the Fathead Minnow and the Golden Shiner. Minnows are an important food source for many freshwater gamefish that are popular in Texas, such as Bass, Crappie, and Catfish.

With their small size, minnows require very little to survive and thrive. Fathead Minnows live near the middle or bottom of the water column, while Golden Shiners swim a bit higher in the water column. All minnow species spawn quickly and produce large numbers, making them easy to grow as a food source for predators. We highly recommend stocking a combination of the two species to ensure a well-rounded bait population.

To stock this fish in your pond or lake, contact us today.

Common Name: Fathead Minnow

Scientific Name: Pimephales promelas

Spawn Info: Spawn early Spring-mid Summer, up to 12 times a season

Fun Fact: Produce a slime coat compound when threatened that warns other minnows of danger nearby

Common Name: Golden Shiner

Scientific Name: Notemigonus crysoleucas

Spawn Info: Spawn at 70-80F water temps, up to 4-5 peaks per season

Fun Fact: Golden Shiners are the only member of their genus

CONTACT US TODAY

You won’t find services like those available at Henneke Fish Hatchery on any other fish farm in Texas. For an appointment and to get the process started, please feel free to call our office at 361-798-5934 or email us at the address provided on the contact page. We’d love to hear from you!

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