Fishing For

Pumpkinseed

4.0

(266)

3.4K 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

Halton Hills, Ontario

42.137495, -80.772596

Langley-(District), British Columbia

25 Catches

4.0

(12)

Orangeville Reservoir

Bowmanville Westside Marsh Lookout

Washington County, Maine

20 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Pumpkinseed

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

4.0

(927)

474 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1004)

360 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

4.0

(258)

136 Catches

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

4.0

(10)

62 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Mealworms

4.0

(38)

32 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Leeches

4.0

(21)

22 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Human Foods Corn

4.0

(203)

19 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Wax Worms

4.0

(53)

16 Catches

Recently Caught Pumpkinseed

Andy Hastings H$K Lake Erie Chapter

2 hours ago

•

Chautauqua County, New York

#Catchking Beautiful 🌞 sunny

Species Pumpkinseed

Weight 9 oz

Gear 1

13 likes • 1 comment

Andy Hastings H$K Lake Erie Chapter

2 hours ago

•

Chautauqua County, New York

#Catchking

Species Pumpkinseed

Weight 6 oz

Gear 1

9 likes

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Andy Hastings H$K Lake Erie Chapter

2 hours ago

•

Chautauqua County, New York

#Catchking The heat is on in Cassadaga. 90 and not much of a breeze. Looking forward to get back on cool Lake Erie in the morning. LETS GO!

Species Pumpkinseed

Weight 8 oz

Gear 1

14 likes • 4 comments

Nick Polsoni

12 hours ago

•

Dufferin, Ontario

Species Pumpkinseed

7 likes

Hendrix Spacek

3 hours ago

•

Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Poor bastard got caught between the eyes.

Species Pumpkinseed

Weight 2 oz

Gear 2

3 likes

Reuven Malka

1 day ago

•

Ocean County, New Jersey

4th of July creek session! I got my first Pumpkinseeds of the year, Their stunners! I got inspired by the legendary fish slayer Gary Hornsby H$K!!!! He's an awesome Fisherman who catches Giant's!!! Go give him a follow! Happy 4th of July everyone!!! Try not to spend all your money on fireworks.😂😂 Tight lines! #CatchKing

Species Pumpkinseed

Gear 2

24 likes • 3 comments

Moracco Bill

6 hours ago

•

Lake Ontario, Ontario

Species Pumpkinseed

4 likes

Jesse Vancamp

1 day ago

•

Marinette County, Wisconsin

Species Pumpkinseed

Weight 11 oz

Gear 2

5 likes

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