Redear Sunfish can be found in vegetated areas of lakes, ponds and impoundments. In South Dakota it can be found in Lewis and Clark Reservoir, Ellsworth ponds (Pennington County), Bismark (Custer County) and Biltmore/Lakota Lake (Custer County). It is a bottom feeder and will eat a variety of foods but prefers mollusks. Redear Sunfish have a laterally compressed body with olive-brown grading and a yellow belly. There will be faint vertical bars on the side along with a small mouth, a short, flexible ear flap with a black spot and a crescent shaped red-orange spot on the rear edge and long, pointed pectoral fins.
License & Regulations
A valid South Dakota fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older. Licenses are available for residents, non-residents, and short-term durations (1-day, 3-day, and annual). Purchase online through the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks website or at authorized license retailers throughout the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Description
Redear Sunfish can be found in vegetated areas of lakes, ponds and impoundments. In South Dakota it can be found in Lewis and Clark Reservoir, Ellsworth ponds (Pennington County), Bismark (Custer County) and Biltmore/Lakota Lake (Custer County). It is a bottom feeder and will eat a variety of foods but prefers mollusks. Redear Sunfish have a laterally compressed body with olive-brown grading and a yellow belly. There will be faint vertical bars on the side along with a small mouth, a short, flexible ear flap with a black spot and a crescent shaped red-orange spot on the rear edge and long, pointed pectoral fins.
Daily Limit
15 Limits apply to any combination of sunfish species.
Possession Limit
30
Regulations
Daily limit: 15 Limits apply to any combination of sunfish species.; Possession limit: 30
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | Fishing | License | License & Fees | A valid South Dakota fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older. Licenses are available for residents, non | Link |
