Fishing For

Pumpkinseed

4.0

(310)

4K Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Pumpkinseed. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

3.9 in

Maximum Length

1.3 ft

Maximum Weight

1.4 lbs

Depth Range

0.0 - 134.5 ft

Temperature Range

39.2 - 71.6 ºF

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Pumpkinseed

5.0

(1)

Cassadaga Lakes

Chautauqua County, New York

Fort Collins, Colorado

Lake Ontario, Ontario

Halton Hills, Ontario

42.137495, -80.772596

Lake Ontario, Ontario

31 Catches

4.0

(15)

Orangeville Reservoir

Dufferin, Ontario

28 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Pumpkinseed

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

4.0

(1055)

656 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1128)

420 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

4.0

(290)

156 Catches

Lures by Berkley Gulp! Berkley Saltwater Gulp! Swimming Mullet Chartreuse - 3" - 11 Pack

4.0

(10)

106 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Mealworms

4.0

(43)

32 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Leeches

4.0

(23)

23 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

4.0

(230)

22 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Wax Worms

4.0

(59)

21 Catches

Recently Caught Pumpkinseed

Chris Morgante

6 days ago

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Brooks County, Georgia

Species Pumpkinseed

11 likes

Chris Morgante

6 days ago

•

Brooks County, Georgia

Species Pumpkinseed

9 likes

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Ryder Fowler

1 week ago

•

Harris County, Texas

Pumpkinseed at Northampton pond

Species Pumpkinseed

Weight 6 oz

10 likes • 1 comment

David Krejcarek

1 week ago

•

Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Species Pumpkinseed

Gear 2

9 likes

Tessa L

2 weeks ago

•

Douglas County, Minnesota

A great way to end 2025 🐠🎉

Species Pumpkinseed

Gear 1

16 likes • 1 comment

sam sur l'eau

4 days ago

•

Carver County, Minnesota

First outing of the ice fishing season for me. Didn't feel like hunting much, just found a school of gills to harass. Couple crappie showed up to play, too! Good warmup, got a bit hot in my tent, tho. 😁🥵

Species Pumpkinseed

20 likes

Tyson Lew

2 weeks ago

•

Todd County, Minnesota

Few decent sunfish today

Species Pumpkinseed

Weight 5 oz

Gear 1

29 likes • 3 comments

Riley Vanhandel

2 weeks ago

•

Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Some nice bluegills today

Species Pumpkinseed

8 likes

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