Where to fish
These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.
Local names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow sunfish | Canada | Reference |
| Achigan à petite bouche | France · French | Reference |
| Boer | France · French | Reference |
| Calicoba | France · French | Reference |
| Common sunfish | Canada | Reference |
| Common sunfish | Russia | Reference |
| Crapet- soleil | Global · French | Reference |
| Crapet-soleil | Canada · French | Reference |
| Gemeiner Sonnenbarsch | Germany · German | Reference |
| Kürbiskernbarsch | Germany · German | Reference |
| Langohriger Sonnenbarsch | Germany · German | Reference |
| Peixe-sol | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Peixe-sol | Madeira Is. · Portuguese | Reference |
| Perca-sol | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Perca-Sol | Madeira Is. · Portuguese | Reference |
| Perche arc-en-ciel | France · French | Reference |
| Perche argentée | France · French | Reference |
| Perche dorée | France · French | Reference |
| Perche soleil | Morocco · French | Reference |
| Perche soleil | Switzerland · French | Reference |
| Perche-soleil | Belgium · French | Reference |
| Perche-soleil | France · French | Reference |
| Poisson tricolore | France · French | Reference |
| Poisson-soleil | France · French | Reference |
| Pond perch | Canada | Reference |
| Pumkinseed | Austria | Reference |
| Pumpkinseed | Canada | Reference |
| Pumpkinseed | Türkiye | Reference |
| Pumpkinseed | United States | Reference |
| Pumpkinseed | Global | Reference |
| Pumpkinseed sunfish | Canada | Reference |
| Punky | Canada | Reference |
| Sonnenbarsch | Austria · German | Reference |
| Sonnenbarsch | Germany · German | Reference |
| Sonnenbarsch | Switzerland · German | Reference |
| Sun bass | Canada | Reference |
| Sunfish | Canada | Reference |
| Sunny | Canada | Reference |
Seasons
A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.
Regulations and identification
- Canada — Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- United States marine waters — NOAA Fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Albania · Austria · Belarus · Belgium · Bosnia Herzego. · Brazil · Bulgaria · Canada · Chile · Congo (Brazza.) · Croatia · Cuba · Czechia · France · Georgia · Germany · Greece · Guatemala · Hungary · Italy · Latvia · Lithuania · Moldova · Montenegro · Morocco · Netherlands · North Macedonia · Poland · Portugal · Romania · Serbia · Slovakia · Slovenia · Spain · Switzerland · Türkiye · UK Gr. Britain · Ukraine · United States · Venezuela
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.