Fishing For

Northern sunfish

4.0

(12)

110 Catches

Presence of red spot on upwardly slanted ear flap. Pectoral fin usually with 40 rays. Lateral line with 40 or fewer scales (Ref. 86798).

Average Length

Maximum Length

5.8 in

Maximum Weight

Depth Range

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Northern sunfish

3.0

(1)

Richelieu River

Le Haut-Richelieu, Québec

Le Haut-Richelieu, Québec

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Wayne County, Michigan

Ashtabula County, Ohio

Emmet County, Michigan

2 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Northern sunfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(929)

13 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

4.0

(871)

13 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

4.0

(234)

3 Catches

Lures by Z-Man StreakZ 3.75 Redbone; 3 3/4 in.

No Rating (0)

3 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Soft Baits Worm

4.0

(41)

2 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Crayfish

4.0

(9)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Centipedes

5.0

(13)

1 Catch

Lures by Mepps Aglia Flashabou Spinner Hot Firetiger Black/Orange/Chartreuse; 1/8 oz.

4.0

(2)

1 Catch

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Little sister caught one of the only fish of the day

Species Northern sunfish

Weight 5 oz

Gear 1

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Species Northern sunfish

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Species Northern sunfish

Weight 6 oz

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Species Northern sunfish

Gear 3

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Species Northern sunfish

Weight 5 oz

Gear 1

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Species Northern sunfish

Weight 2 oz

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Species Northern sunfish

Weight 2 lb 1 oz

Gear 1

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