Warmouth

The warmouth (Lepomis gulosus) is a freshwater fish of the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) that is found throughout the eastern United States. Other local names include molly, redeye, goggle-eye, red-eyed. The Warmouth is most common from the lower Green River westward. It is most often encountered in oxbow lakes, sloughs, wetlands, and reservoirs in clear, quiet water over soft bottoms and dense. Jan 19, 2026 · In this post I'll break down everything you need to know about the Warmouth. What it eats, where it lives, and how you can catch it! Warmouths are solitary nesters that prefer to nest adjacent to a submerged object. Nests are found over a wide range of water depths. They often spawn more than once a year usually between April and. Similar to the esocids (muskie, pike & pickerel), the warmouth is a lie-and-wait predator, often hiding in cover and waiting for a chance to ambush unsuspecting prey. The dark lines radiating from the eyes,.

Oct 5, 2023 · Bright red eyes and distinct vertical facial barring are the Warmouth fish’s most famous qualities. The fish are also known for their massive mouths, which allow them to eat a wide variety of. Jan 8, 2026 · The Warmouth (Lepomis gulosus) is a freshwater fish native to North America, commonly sought after by anglers and often grouped with other panfish. It belongs to the sunfish family,. The Warmouth is common throughout much of central and eastern North America, including the Mobile Basin, Tennessee, and Cumberland river drainages. They live over soft substrate in pools of creeks,.