Did you know there are over 800 species of freshwater fish in North America? And more than 10,000 worldwide? At Panfish Nation, I focus on freshwater fish species often caught by fishermen…and I am a …
Perhaps no other type of freshwater fish term stirs up more confusion than the term panfish. I’ve seen grown men and seasoned anglers argue over what type of fish are classified as panfish and depending …
Humans have been fishing for thousands of years, and even today the sport of fishing is growing all over the world. With countless fishing methods, remote locations, and new scientific discoveries being made every day, …
The pumpkin seed fish is a gorgeous, vibrant sunfish speckled with bits of orange, yellows, and iridescent blues. Its body shape, shaped like a pumpkin seed, inspired its catchy name. Many anglers would argue that …
Green Sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus), are small freshwater panfish found throughout much of North America. They are found in a variety of habitats and are one of the most widely distributed and common of all sunfish …
Despite their small size, panfish like bluegill, black crappie, and redear sunfish can really pack a punch, heck that is what makes them so fun! For that reason, it’s important you have the correct spinning …
If you are serious about fishing and catching panfish, you will need the right tools for the job. There are hundreds of different fishing rods out there, and some are targeted towards catching specific types …
Panfish are tasty, freshwater fish that are delicious to eat in any number of ways – grilled, baked, whole or air fried! There are more than 15 different types of fish that are considered panfish, …
The state of Alaska is known for its fantastic fishing and angling opportunities. But, are there Panfish in Alaska? It’s an extremely large state, with many diverse habitats from the temperate Southeast to the extreme …