Goldeye
Information about the Goldeye (Hiodon alosoides), a warm-water fish native to Ontario.
What it looks like
- large, bright golden iris of eye
- forward scales with golden lustre
Size
- length: 25-38 centimeters (10-15 inches)
Similar fish
Where it’s found
Range
- parts of northeastern Ontario
Habitat
- prefers swift, silty waters
Photos/images
Species illustration (Illustration Credit: Government of Manitoba)
Updated: May 14, 2021
Published: January 22, 2014