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Redbreast Sunfish

Redbreast Sunfish

Lepomis auritus · Panfish family

  • 1lakes
  • 12logged catches
  • 2.72 kg heaviest logged

Redbreast Sunfish (Lepomis auritus) is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family. The species is native to the river systems of eastern Canada and the United States, however can be found in warm freshwater lakes and streams. The Redbreast Sunfish reaches a maximum recorded length of about 30 cm (12 in), with a maximum recorded weight of 790 g (1.7 lb), but are usually 11-18 cm (3-4 in) in length and about 0.45 kg (0.99 lb) in weight. It’s natural diet usually includes insects, snails and dragonfly larvae.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Bloodworms 6 Semolina Balls 2 Maggots 1 Red Worms 1 Flies 1

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

Falcon Lake — 12 catches , best 2.72 kg

  • Bloodworms Hook #6 Float 60 m 4×
  • Semolina Balls Carp Hook #2/0 Float 60 m 1×
  • Bloodworms Hook #1/0 Feeder bottom Shore 1×
  • Maggots Hook #1 Feeder bottom 1×

How to catch

How to catch a common Redbreast Sunfish?

When it comes to float, feeder, or bottom fishing, the best way to catch Redbreast Sunfish would be to use Bloodworms on a size #6 hook.

Where to find it

Falcon Lake Oregon

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Grasshoppers Crickets Nano Spinner 4 g, #1 Nano Spinner 6 g, #1/0 Craw 2.5 cm Craw 2.5 cm Craw 5 cm Craw 5 cm

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