Freshwater Fish of Connecticut
Warmouth
Lepomis gulosus

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.
