The Orangespotted Sunfish

Range and Identity

Lepomis humilis occurs across substantial parts of the central United States and adjoining drainage regions, including portions of the Mississippi basin and Gulf-draining rivers. It is not the same fish as a colorful juvenile of another sunfish species. Locality and the complete body pattern support identification.

Habitat and Behavior

Quiet pools in creeks and rivers provide recorded habitat, including waters that are frequently turbid. The association with brush is useful when describing where fish were observed. Turbidity alone should not be used to exclude a site from this species’ habitat.

Food and Life History

Small crustaceans and aquatic insect larvae are recorded foods, especially midge larvae. The maximum reference is 17.5 centimeters total length, while the common value is only 7.4 centimeters. That difference reinforces the distinction between an upper species reference and the size likely in a particular observation.

All Lakes With Orangespotted Sunfish

Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Orangespotted Sunfish records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.

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• Aberdeen Lake Monroe, MS
• Albemarle Lake East Carroll, LA
• Albert Lea Lake Freeborn, MN
• Aliceville Lake Pickens, AL
• Amber Lake Martin, MN
• Amistad Reservoir Val Verde, TX
• Amory Pool Monroe, MS
• Anacoco Lake Vernon, LA
• Anchor Lake Pearl River, MS
• Artichoke Lake Big Stone, MN
• Atoka Reservoir Atoka, OK
• Avenue of the Saints Pond Bremer, IA
• B A Steinhagen Lake Jasper, TX
• Barnett Lake Jefferson, AR
• Barrett Lake Grant, MN
• Barry Lake Big Stone, MN
• Bean Lake Cottonwood, MN
• Bear Creek Lake Lee, AR
• Bear Lake Freeborn, MN
• Beaverdam Lake Tunica, MS
• Bee Lake Holmes, MS
• Belle Lake Meeker, MN
• Belton Lake Bell, TX
• Big Creek Falls, TX