Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Biological Profile & Regional Guide
🏆 REGIONAL TROPHY INTEL & QUALIFYING STANDARDS
Pennsylvania (PFBC)
Adult (Weight): 0 lb 12 oz
Junior (Weight): 0 lb 8 oz
Catch & Release: 8 in
Junior (Weight): 0 lb 8 oz
Catch & Release: 8 in
State Record: 2 lb 9 oz
New York (NYSDEC)
Angler Award: 10 in
(Minimum Length Requirement)
(Minimum Length Requirement)
State Record: 1 lb 9 oz
Appearance
Very colorful; orange/blue/emerald spots with a bright red spot on the gill flap.
Size Range
6-10 inches.
Primary Habitat
Clear, quiet water with dense aquatic vegetation.
Feeding Habits
Insects, snails (picked off plants), and small crustaceans.
Behavior & Biology
Movement: Strong home-range instinct; adults travel in pairs or small groups.
Spawning: Late spring/early summer in shallow shoreline colonies.
Lifespan: 6-8 years
🎣 Sport Fishing Intel
Fighting Behavior: Stays tight to weeds or submerged brush.
Recommended Tactics: Bobber fishing near vegetation edges.
Best Baits/Lures: Worms, small jigs, crickets, flies.
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