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Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Lepomis gibbosus
5–8 inches
Typical Length
0.15–0.5 lb
Typical Weight
Year-round (no closed season)
Season Opens
N/A
% of MN Lakes
Pumpkinseed sunfish is an alternate name for the pumpkinseed — one of Minnesota's most colorful freshwater fish. See the pumpkinseed page for full details.
Habitat
Same habitat as pumpkinseed — clear, weedy lakes with soft bottoms.
When to Fish
Best months: June, July
Season opens: Year-round (no closed season)
See pumpkinseed for full details.
Did You Know?
- Pumpkinseed and pumpkinseed sunfish are the same species — Lepomis gibbosus.
Pumpkinseed Sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) is a panfish species found in Minnesota lakes and rivers.