But why or why not consider these other perch,(in addition to bluegill) like pumpkinseed or redear?-- Just curious! MEDIUM RESERVOIRS 50 - 500 ACRES. Or? Crappie are not far behind. In general, this means they can't reach a pound in weight, or that they can only be caught by using highly specialized tiny-fish tactics. Pumpkinseed vs Bluegill sunfish?

BLUEGILL AND PUMPKINSEED 7 INCHES AND LONGER. Juvenile Bluegill or Pumpkinseed Id - posted in Sunfishes and Basses: I there a good way to tell the juvenile of these two species apart when you catch them fishing?

Fish in this group may also be called perch, bream or brim. Re: pumpkinseed and redear? The Redbreast Sunfish, on the other hand, could be either Type 1 or Type 2 (see pictures of Redbreast Sunfish, below), proving that body shape isn't enough for identifying a fish. LARGE RESERVOIRS > 500 ACRES. The bluegill was first described in 1819 by Rafinesque. The bluegill occurs naturally in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains from coastal Virginia to Florida, west to Texas and northern Mexico, and north to western Minnesota and western New York.Today they have been introduced to almost everywhere else in North America, and have also been introduced into Europe, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Asia, South America, and Oceania. Jr. Some have recommended bluegill. I want it to house 4-5 sunfish that will be caught from a lake around my house at juvenile sizes in the spring. I like how the colors and patterns take after each parent, having the colors of a pumpkinseed, but with slightly different patterns. Given that there are differences between different types of sunfish, it is important to know about each family and the different sub-types that are found in the lakes, rivers, and streams where they live. Any tricks? There are 27 species, including pumpkinseed, redear, warmouth, redbreast, longear, spotted, and green, as well as rock bass, crappie and bluegill. Member; Posts: 144; Re: Difference betweeen bluegill and pumpkin seed... « Reply #1 on: May 14, 2014, 06:21 AM » Pumpkinseed. Micro Species Micro species are fish that don't get big enough to be a standard-sized fish species. If the fish is rounder than longer (Type 2 - Oval/Circular), it fits better as a Bluegill or Pumpkinseed. It is, however, a very useful hint! Bluegill and green sunfish can spawn several times after water temperatures reach 70 ºF (21 ºC). I have an empty 90 gallon sitting in the garage and was thinking about setting it up to be a native tank (Minnesota). The suitable temperature range for bluegill reproduction is 68 to 86 ºF (20 to 30 ºC), combined with a 12 to 16-hour photoperiod.

And that's when the 2nd factor comes in: coloration. Recapping the Major Differences Between Crappie vs Bluegill. Bluegill "Bluegills are generally found in slow moving or standing water where there is plenty of vegetation or other shelter. At first, you may find it a little confusing to tell the difference between a sunfish and a crappie when they are both a part of the same genus and even the same family. Different sunfish species—i.e., bluegill and redear—are often found nesting together in the same colony.

I just want to provide a excellent supper (for the bass) allyear long. Statewide interactive map of all waters or choose waters individually from the list below. Like most bluegill hybrids the majority of the ones I catch are males, but I have caught a couple females, which also had great body dynamics. By now, you should know the major differences between crappie vs. bluegill.

Found throughout the eastern half of the United States and Canada, the Pumpkinseed may reach 9 inches in length. Like most bluegill hybrids the majority of the ones I catch are males, but I have caught a couple females, which also had great body dynamics. I know the difference between a bluegill and a redear, but what is the difference between a bluegill and a pumpkin seed?