Pumpkinseed Fishing
Lepomis Gibbosus
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3.9-16 inch
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0.75-0.99 lb
Pumpkinseed are small, colorful sunfish found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers across North America. Known for their vibrant orange, yellow, and blue markings, they are often found near vegetation and submerged structures. Pumpkinseed feed on insects, small fish, and invertebrates. They are a popular catch for beginner anglers due to their abundance and willingness to bite.
Lures & Baits
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spoons
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spinners
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larvae
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redworms
Fishing Tips
- Water type: fresh
- Hook size: #6
How to Catch Pumpkinseed
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still fishing
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drift fishing
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fly fishing
Where to Catch Pumpkinseed
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- East Tennessee
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Middle Tennessee
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Tennessee
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Best Fishing Spots for Pumpkinseed
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Lake St Clair
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Burke Lakefront Airport
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Sail sand point, WA
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Long Island Sound, Bayville, CT
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Lake Murray (SC, fishing)
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Marina Edmonds
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Bay of Green Bay
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Marsh Creek (US, PA)
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Eagle Creek Reservoir (IN)
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Alum creek
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Burnham harbor
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Lake Washington - North
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Edmonds Marina Beach Park
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Everett Bay
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Lake Crabtree (fishing)
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Selfridge Anchor Bay
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Walnut Creek, CA
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NAvesink RIver