Episode
Weed Shiner: A Comeback Story!
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- Fish of the Week!
- Published
- Jun 23, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2626
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Summary
Get to know the minnow that "has the most normal looking head of any minnow" - the Weed Shiner! There's a lot of mystery surrounding this overlooked native fish, which, in addition to being a tasty treat for sportfish like Largemouth Bass and Bluegill, can tell us a lot about the success of habitat restoration efforts. Guest Ben Patschull from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) tells an inspiring comeback story about this fish in "Pool 8" of the Upper Mississippi River.