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.
In the Call of the Wild: The Angler game, Pumpkinseed can be found in the following reserves:
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, Grub, Tube, Cheese, Eggs, Bread, Dough, Marshmallow, Artificial Corn - Yellow, Corn, Leeches, Minnow, and 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
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile | 10 |
| 🥉Bronze | 9 |
| 🥈Silver | 8 |
| 🥇Gold | 7 |
| 💎Diamond | 6 |