Freshwater
Redear Sunfish
Redear Sunfish (Lepomis microlophus), family Centrarchidae.
Redear Sunfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lepomis microlophus
- Family
- Centrarchidae
- Also called
- shellcracker, redear
- Stocked in
- 2 waters (agency records)
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Where redear sunfish are stocked
| State | Waters stocked (10 years) | Most recent | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | 2024 | Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
Most-stocked waters, last 3 years
| Water | Where | Stockings | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Lake | Walker County, TX | 1 | 2024 |
| South Twin Lakes | Upshur County, TX | 1 | 2024 |
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Sources: WDFW fish plants, NYSDEC stocking lists and fishing-water lists, Texas Parks and Wildlife stocking history; species facts from USFWS and NOAA public-domain profiles. How we use data