That 6" GSH was likely one of the original stocked broodfish. In WI and MN a 6" GSH is near 5 yrs old. GSH in upper to middle Mississippi Rv are 4 yrs old at 6". Golden shiners will spawn during the temperature range of 68-80F so you could have easily had hatches in summer of 2011 which are likely 4"-5" long this year as two year olds. GSH in southern states can spawn at 7 months old but most spawn at 12-14 months old.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 03/17/13 05:32 PM.
