![A pumpkinseed sunfish is held by the successful angler. The fish is orange with brilliant blue mottling and a red eye.](/sites/default/files/styles/400x240/public/pumpkinseed_drainhook_flickr.jpg?itok=JakuhezF)
Pumpkinseed sunfish
Pumpkinseed are found in many of the lower elevation ponds, lakes, reservoirs and river backwaters throughout the state. Like many other members of the panfish group, they bite readily making them a good target for young or novice anglers.
![A pumpkinseed sunfish is held by the successful angler. The fish is orange with brilliant blue mottling and a red eye.](/sites/default/files/styles/400x240/public/pumpkinseed_drainhook_flickr.jpg?itok=JakuhezF)