Orangespotted Sunfish
Lepomis humilis
A small, colorful sunfish species with distinctive orange or red spots on the sides and a blue-green back. Males develop bright breeding colors during spawning season.
Orangespotted Sunfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lepomis humilis
- Typical size
- 3-4 inches, under 0.5 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in shallow, vegetated areas of lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams throughout the central United States. Anglers typically catch them while fishing for other panfish using small baits like worms or tiny jigs near cover.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a orangespotted sunfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksOrangespotted Sunfish questions people ask
Orangespotted Sunfish is Lepomis humilis.
A typical orangespotted sunfish runs 3-4 inches, under 0.5 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every orangespotted sunfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow, vegetated areas of lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams throughout the central United States. Anglers typically catch them while fishing for other panfish using small baits like worms or tiny jigs near cover. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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