Freshwater Fish of Connecticut
Green Sunfish
Lepomis cyanellus

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.
