Warmouth

🔬 Lepomis gulosus

A large-mouthed, aggressive sunfish found in warm, weedy lakes and slow rivers in southern Michigan. Warmouth are often mistaken for Rock Bass but have a distinctive red eye and more mottled coloring.

6–10", 0.5–1 lb

Typical size

1 lb 6 oz

Michigan record

Late spring through summer

Best season

Listed lakes

🏆 Michigan record 1 lb 6 oz · Great Bear Lake · Van Buren County · 2001 All records →

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