Fishing for Redstripe longear sunfish

Lepomis sp. "Ozark"

The Redstripe Longear Sunfish is a brightly colored freshwater fish found in clear, warm streams and rivers with rocky or sandy bottoms in the southern United States. It typically reaches 4–6 inches in length and weighs up to 0.3 pounds. Known for its deep, laterally compressed body and elongated opercular flap, it is territorial and active during daylight hours. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Redstripe longear sunfish

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