Fishing For

Northern sunfish

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127 Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Northern sunfish. 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

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Maximum Length

5.8 in

Maximum Weight

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Depth Range

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Temperature Range

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Top Fishing Spots To Catch Northern sunfish

Richelieu River

Le Haut-Richelieu, Québec

Richelieu River

Le Haut-Richelieu, Québec

Riviere Richelieu

Rouville, Québec

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

Wayne County, Michigan

South Frontenac, Ontario

Ashtabula County, Ohio

Emmet County, Michigan

Top Baits For Catching Northern sunfish

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(1004)

16 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(926)

15 Catches

Lures by Z-Man StreakZ Soft Bait Redbone; 3 3/4 in.

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3 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

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(258)

3 Catches

Lures by Generic Lures Soft Baits Worm

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(45)

2 Catches

Lures by Magic Products Magic Trout Bait Eggs 1 oz - Deep Red

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1 Catch

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Crayfish

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(10)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Centipedes

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(13)

1 Catch

Recently Caught Northern sunfish

D Johnson

1 day ago

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Peel, Ontario

Species Northern sunfish

3 likes

Jennell Newman

1 day ago

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Oxford, Ontario

Caught this little thing with a net when they were swimming with its school

Species Northern sunfish

Gear 1

5 likes

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D Johnson

2 days ago

•

Peel, Ontario

Species Northern sunfish

6 likes • 1 comment

Brittany Pearn

3 days ago

•

Durham, Ontario

#catchking

Species Northern sunfish

Gear 2

12 likes

Fishin With Me

1 week ago

•

Haliburton, Ontario

I think it’s a northern sunfish but I’m not sure

Species Northern sunfish

7 likes

Alexis Fonseca

1 week ago

•

Frederick County, Maryland

Species Northern sunfish

Weight 6 oz

Gear 2

8 likes

James Simpson

2 weeks ago

•

Oakland County, Michigan

Species Northern sunfish

Gear 1

6 likes

Bottom Feeder

2 weeks ago

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Mason County, Michigan

Decent day right after the rain 8 keepers in less than 20 minutes.

Species Northern sunfish

Gear 1

4 likes

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