Freshwater Fish of Connecticut

Green Sunfish

Lepomis cyanellus

Green Sunfish

Also called: Green Bream, Mud Perch

Identification

Olive body with a large mouth, blue streaks on the gill cover, and a yellowish belly.

Habitat

Sluggish streams, ponds, and muddy areas.

Behavior

Aggressive for its size; tolerates poor water conditions.

How to Catch

Small jigs and worms fished near cover.

Notes

Heavily colonizes small ponds.

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