Common

Warmouth

Lepomis gulosus

A chunky sunfish with a large mouth and distinctive dark bands radiating from the eye. Known for its aggressive feeding behavior and willingness to take various baits.

The record

Warmouth at a glance

Scientific name: Lepomis gulosus
Typical size: 6-10 inches, 0.5-1 lb
IGFA world record: 2 lbs 7 oz
State record: 2 lbs 7 oz
Water: Freshwater
Habitat: Freshwater
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Common

Where it lives

Habitat

Found in weedy areas of lakes, ponds, swamps, and slow-moving rivers with soft bottoms. Anglers target them around vegetation, fallen trees, and shallow cover using small jigs, worms, and crickets.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a warmouth 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™ works

Questions

Warmouth questions people ask

What is the scientific name for warmouth?

Warmouth is Lepomis gulosus.

How big does a warmouth get?

A typical warmouth runs 6-10 inches, 0.5-1 lb. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 2 lbs 7 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every warmouth you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do warmouth live?

Found in weedy areas of lakes, ponds, swamps, and slow-moving rivers with soft bottoms. Anglers target them around vegetation, fallen trees, and shallow cover using small jigs, worms, and crickets. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.

What is the world record warmouth?

The IGFA all tackle world record warmouth weighed 2 lbs 7 oz.

Is warmouth in the Cobia 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.

Freshwater