1. David Redden, Recreational Angler
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posted on: June 10, 2016

What Type of Sunfish Did I Catch?

Type: Nontidal
Region: Eastern Shore
Location: Leonard's Mill Pond

I took some time on Thursday to head to Salisbury to help out at my mother's house. After that I took a couple of minutes and threw a line in the creek coming out of Leonard's Mill Pond, on the western side of Rt 13. I was using a red and green tube and caught one bluegill as well as this fish. I believe it is a "green sunfish" but I'm not sure if I'm correct. Not the best of pictures for identifying a fish but I thought you guys could help.

DNR Response: Hello David, you caught a redbreast sunfish, this species is found throughout most of the eastern portion of the U.S.