Redear Sunfish Fishing
Lepomis Microlophus
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5.9-17 inch
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<5.1 lb
Redear Sunfish, also known as “shellcrackers,” are found in warm, slow-moving waters across the southeastern United States. They are known for their ability to crush and eat snails and other hard-shelled prey. Redear Sunfish have a distinctive red or orange edge on their gill covers and are popular for their size and strong fight.
Lures & Baits
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jigs
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marshmallows
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larvae
Fishing Tips
- Water type: fresh
- Hook type: Bait Holder hook, J-hook, Aberdeen hook, Jighead, Sickle hook
- Hook size: #12 - #4
How to Catch Redear Sunfish
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still fishing
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drift fishing
Where to Catch Redear Sunfish
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- East Tennessee
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Middle Tennessee
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Tennessee
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Best Fishing Spots for Redear Sunfish
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Lake Havasu
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Lake Berryessa (fishing)
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Franks Tract
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Shell beach canal @ Lake Borgne
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Walnut Creek, CA
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Winston Lake (FL)
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Kendall Lakes
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LAKE FT SMITH
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Lake Natoma finish line
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Wiicawak Bay
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Arroyo Chico Wash
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Labranche Canal
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Egypt Lake
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Lake Cawood
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Estelle Creek
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Lake Pleasant Regional Park
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Old Mill Spring
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Sabal Lake