The Pumpkinseed Sunfish , also known as the "sunny", is an attractive fish. They are orange, green, yellow or blue in color, with speckles over their sides and back and a yellow-orange breast and belly. The ear flap is black with a distinctive red-orange spot at the rear edge.
Habitat & Range
Pumpkinseed Sunfish live in many ponds, along with slow-moving areas of streams and rivers. They prefer water with many weeds. They mainly feed on insects, but also consume crayfish, leeches, snails, and small fishes.
Where to Fishing
Statewide
Fishing Season
All year
Catch Limit: 50 (no more than 25 of one species)
Size Limit: No Size Limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Pumpkinseed Sunfish can be caught with artificial flies, small spinners, and jigs. Bait often includes crickets, meal worms, small worms, and even pieces of bread rolled into pearl size balls fished suspended under a bobber.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Fishing | Regulations | Season Dates | All year | Link |
