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Angler Caught

Green Sunfish Caught in Alabama

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 Green Sunfish
This green sunfish was caught in a Chilton County Creek and put in an aquarium.

green sunfish angler
Prattville High School students catch green sunfish at the Lanark pond.  Green sunfish have large mouths and readily take bait.

green sunfish


Green Sunfish caught at Jordan Lake  by Reid Duvall.

green sunfish
Another green sunfish caught at Jordan Lake by Reid Duvall. 


Barbie Key caught this green sunfish from Lake Oakridge in Enterprise on April 23, 2008, using a green pumpkin seed trick worm.

Wetumpka Junior High School 21st Century Community Learning Center Students Go Fishing
This green sunfish was caught at the Alabama Wildlife Federation headquarters.

Green sunfish are often caught from poorly stocked ponds.
Green sunfish have a margin of color on their fins, especially during spawning season.

  green sunfish caught by a young male angler
Green sunfish often show up in the catch from "catfish only" ponds.

 blond boy with green sunfish