Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
A colorful freshwater sunfish with a distinctive red or orange spot on the gill cover and blue-green iridescent coloring. Popular panfish species known for its aggressive feeding behavior and excellent table fare.
Pumpkinseed at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lepomis gibbosus
- Typical size
- 4-8 inches, 0.25-0.75 lbs
- IGFA world record
- 2 lbs 4 oz
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams with vegetation and structure. Anglers target them near shallow cover using small baits like worms, crickets, or small jigs. They often inhabit the same waters as bluegill and bass.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a pumpkinseed 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™ worksPumpkinseed questions people ask
Pumpkinseed is Lepomis gibbosus.
A typical pumpkinseed runs 4-8 inches, 0.25-0.75 lbs. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 2 lbs 4 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every pumpkinseed you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams with vegetation and structure. Anglers target them near shallow cover using small baits like worms, crickets, or small jigs. They often inhabit the same waters as bluegill and bass. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record pumpkinseed weighed 2 lbs 4 oz.
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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iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Setup takes about a minute.