Pumpkinseed

This is the Wiki page for the Pumpkinseed found in Aguas Claras Municipio.

Description

The Pumpkinseed, also referred to as the Pond Perch, is a small fish with a body shaped like a pumpkin seed.

The Pumpkinseed It is typically about 4in (10cm) in length, but can grow up to 11 in (28 cm). They typically weigh less than 1lb (450g). Pumpkinseeds are very similar to the larger Bluegill, and are often found in the same habitat.

Pumpkinseeds are carnivorous and feed on a variety of small prey, including insects, small molluscs and small crawfish, as well as cannibalizing smaller Pumpkinseeds.

Summary

Habitats

Pumpkinseed can be found in Shallow Pond, Deep Pond, Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Upriver, Middle River, and River Mouth.

Bait & Lure Preferences

Bloodworm, Redworm, Hotdog, Lake Mix, Tube, Grub, Cheese, Eggs, Bread, Dough, Marshmallow, Artificial Corn – Yellow, Corn, Leeches, Minnow, Spinner, can be used to lure and catch Pumpkinseed in COTW the Angler.

Traits

The Pumpkinseed has the following traits:

• Aggressive:

  Goes directly for a strike without nibbling.

• Jumper:

  Likes jumping out of the water.

• Sun Lover:

  More active after the sun rises.

Tips for catching Pumpkinseed

Preferred Bait

The Pumpkinseed preferes Bloodworm as bait. If you use Bloodworm you have the best chance of cathing a Pumpkinseed.

Time of Day

The best time for catching a Pumpkinseed is during Daytime.

Ranks & Hook Sizes