Spotted sunfish in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Lepomis punctatus
Overview
Spotted sunfish are found throughout florida’s lakes and rivers, but are deliberately targeted most by stream anglers in the northern part of our state. Some specific sites to try include the choctawhatchee river, holmes creek and lake panasoffkee.
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide freshwater
- Water
- Freshwater
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 13 oz
- Location
- Suwannee river, columbia county
- Date
- May 12, 1984
- Angler
- Coy dotson
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
0.83 lb; by coy dotson; on 5/12/1984; at suwannee river, columbia county
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Season notes
Months mentioned in profile narrative (not a fishing calendar): may intentional year round: Florida freshwater sport fish generally available year-round; peak months only when FWC When-to-Fish states them.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide freshwater
Water
Freshwater
Habitat
Spotted sunfish are found throughout florida’s lakes and rivers, but are deliberately targeted most by stream anglers in the northern part of our state. Some specific sites to try include the choctawhatchee river, holmes creek and lake panasoffkee.
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (3 pages)
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.