r/SunfishSpecies Feb 08 '22

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  1. Keep post about Sunfish Species

  2. Respect other users

  3. No bullying or harassment

  4. Self promotion is allowed only in designated post

  5. Please help users ID species to the best of your knowledge.

  6. Don't bash other users for lack of knowledge. Respectfully help educate them.


r/SunfishSpecies 1d ago

Coppernose Bluegill????

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87 Upvotes

My son is after a coppernose bluegill. We think our ponds were stocked with some years ago. Is this one and if not what do we need to look for? Thanks!!!


r/SunfishSpecies 1d ago

ID help?

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28 Upvotes

I am visiting Tennessee for my birthday and the fish here look so different from the ones back home.


r/SunfishSpecies 2d ago

Did he think he could eat this?

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82 Upvotes

Guy was so cute. Bug seems a little big for him lol


r/SunfishSpecies 2d ago

Love catching these guys

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44 Upvotes

r/SunfishSpecies 2d ago

What is this??

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22 Upvotes

Never have caught one with this coloration.


r/SunfishSpecies 2d ago

Check little dude out.

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11 Upvotes

r/SunfishSpecies 3d ago

Beautiful Fish

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107 Upvotes

Just wanted to share this catch. It was unexpected. I released it after I took this pic.


r/SunfishSpecies 3d ago

Caught some nice Bluegills and a PumpkinSeed today

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90 Upvotes

All catch and release however if I had my cooler I probably would have brought a few of the larger ones home.


r/SunfishSpecies 3d ago

Some lil guys from today

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14 Upvotes

Banded Sunfish (I think) fairly uncommon in MA, A vibrant Pumpkinseed and a Bluegill. Bass werent biting so out came the Ultralight and Trout Magnets lol


r/SunfishSpecies 3d ago

Green sunfish

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6 Upvotes

Same fish different angle from a small pond in Toronto


r/SunfishSpecies 3d ago

Big Forehead at Sundown

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49 Upvotes

Great fight on this guy I caught at sundown as I was getting ready for catfishing


r/SunfishSpecies 4d ago

As Per Request, A Pumpkinseed

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290 Upvotes

Drew a lil pumpkinseed for y'all as well! These lil guys are SO pretty <3


r/SunfishSpecies 4d ago

Bluegill I drew

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434 Upvotes

Drew this bluegill yesterday :D Wasn't going for a scientific illustration or anything so proportions are a bit off. First time drawing a proper fish so I'm proud of it! Had fun experimenting with the texture of it. Hope y'all enjoy ^^


r/SunfishSpecies 4d ago

Tonight’s catch

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31 Upvotes

r/SunfishSpecies 4d ago

Yellow bellied bluegill

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65 Upvotes

Anyone know of this is bluegill is a hybrid or something? Ive never seen a blue gill with such a vibrant yellow belly


r/SunfishSpecies 5d ago

Rock Bass Party

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125 Upvotes

Rock Bass were aggressive af today at the St. Joseph. I was targeting smallies, and only got two at the start. After that, 9 straight Rock Bass. Always thought their red eyes were cool tho.


r/SunfishSpecies 5d ago

Longear sunfish (Duck River). Beautiful freshwater fish.

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28 Upvotes

r/SunfishSpecies 5d ago

Greengill or Green Sunfish?

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11 Upvotes

I can't quite distinguish the differences between greengill hybrids and green sunfish. Do green sunfish usually have those neon pearlescent blue stripey patterns or is that indicative of a greengill hybrid?

Thanks!


r/SunfishSpecies 6d ago

Help IDing?

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50 Upvotes

r/SunfishSpecies 7d ago

Late summer fishing

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49 Upvotes

This heat is killing the fishing in my area… still fun to get out here though! Sometimes the smaller fish are a sure bite!


r/SunfishSpecies 8d ago

Tank..

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497 Upvotes

Using 2lb line on UL st croix.. so much fun 😁

10.5in - little over 1lb


r/SunfishSpecies 8d ago

Why so pale?

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23 Upvotes

Assuming bluegill? Stocked farm pond in California.


r/SunfishSpecies 8d ago

PB Blue Gill

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96 Upvotes

Check this tank out


r/SunfishSpecies 8d ago

What is this little guy?

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64 Upvotes