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.
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This is the Wiki page for the Pumpkinseed found in Aguas Claras Municipio.
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.
Water Temperature
Pumpkinseed will bite when the water temperature is between 10.0°C and 35.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 23.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.03-0.065kg) | 10 |
| 🥉Bronze (0.065-0.28kg) | 9 |
| 🥈Silver (0.28-0.4kg) | 8 |
| 🥇Gold (0.4-0.55kg) | 7 |
| 💎Diamond (0.55-0.7kg) | 6 |
Pumpkinseed Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for Pumpkinseed. These are locations where Diamond Pumpkinseed have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of Pumpkinseed can be caught at these locations.
