Freshwater Fish of Connecticut

Warmouth

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Also called: Warmouth Bass, Stumpknocker

Identification

Chunky, dark body with red eyes, a large mouth, and mottled brown coloration.

Habitat

Slow, weedy, stump-filled backwaters.

Behavior

Ambushes prey from dense cover.

How to Catch

Small jigs, worms, and crayfish imitations near stumps.

Notes

Less common; prefers warm, vegetated water.

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