The spotted sunfish (“stumpknocker”) is relatively nondescript. As the name suggests, however, its most characteristic feature is the distinct, even rows of small spots along the body.

The spotted sunfish is a subtropical fish of the Southeastern United States found at latitudes of 41°N - 26°N. It is found in the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal drainages from the Cape Fear region in North …

Apr 12, 2023 · Stumpknockers are known for their rows of small black spots that run horizontally along their body (hence the name spotted sunfish). They have a dark black operculum, similar to a bluegill …

The spotted sunfish (Lepomis punctatus), also known as a stumpknocker, is a member of the freshwater sunfish family Centrarchidae and order perciformes. The redspotted sunfish, redear sunfish and …

Anglers in Florida will almost certainly catch other panfish species when fly fishing for stumpknocker. These include bluegill, redbreast sunfish, warmouth, rock bass, crappie, and small bass.

Apr 23, 2025 · Spotted sunfish get their nickname of stumpknockers for hanging around stumps and submerged limbs under the water. They seem to prefer the same kind of environment as catfish. So …

Jul 3, 2024 · More widely known as a spotted sunfish (Lepomis punctatus), these diminutive “bream” are known as stumpknockers because they hang out and feed next to submerged stumps. They are …

Also known as “stumpknockers,” spotted sunfish are in the family Centrarchidae (the sunfish family). Spotted sunfish are olive-green to brown in color and are covered with small freckle-like spots at the …

May 7, 2025 · Josh Forsythe, of Homerville, with the new state-record spotted sunfish. The 13.69-oz. fish broke a two-way tie between two 12-oz. stumpknockers. For the second time in less than a …

Spotted Sunfish Other names: Stumpknocker The spotted sunfish, Lepomis punctatus, is a small freshwater fish known for its vibrant coloration and distinctive spots along its body. Native to the …