Pumpkinseed Sunfish

The Pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus) is a Sunfish that was introduced to Europe from North America. In its natural environment, it can be found in many European water bodies, including rivers flowing into the Black Sea. The sunny perch has a high, flattened body and can reach 40 cm in length. Its bright color can vary from silver-green to red-orange. This fish prefers shallow shoreline areas. You can catch it using both, the float and the spinning.