Species guide
How to catch Redbreast sunfish
Lepomis auritus
freshwatergame fishCentrarchidae
The Redbreast sunfish is a vibrant freshwater fish known for its deep, compressed body and red-orange breast. It is popular among anglers for its feisty fight and can be found in various North American and European waters. This species thrives in rocky and vegetated areas of creeks, rivers, and lake margins.
Where they live
Prefers rocky and sandy pools in creeks and small to medium rivers as well as vegetated, rocky lake margins in North America and Europe.
Typical size
Up to about 31 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- winged insects
- crustaceans
- snails
- beetles
- flies
- mayflies
Best baits
- worms
- crickets
- small minnows
- insect larvae
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic grubs
- spinnerbaits
- tiny crankbaits
How to fish for them
- light spinning tackle
- fly fishing
- bobber and bait
- ultralight casting
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