Pumpkinseed Statistics
On this page you will find detailed weight and length statistics for pumpkinseed (Lepomis gibbosus).
If you are looking for the species overview and general fishing information on pumpkinseed, check our link here.
| Record | Location | Weight | Date | Angler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC State Record | North Saluda River | 2 lb 4 oz | 1997 | Scott Hart |
| MI State Record | Lake Nepessing | 2.15 lb | 2009 | n/a |
| NY State Record | Indian Lake | 1 lb 9 oz | 7/19/1994 | R. Kennard Mosher |
| NJ State Record | Farm Pond | 1 lb 8 oz | 1987 | Daryl Donalson |
| IGFA World Record | Honeoye | 1 lb 8 oz | 23-May-2016 | Robert Warne |
| NC State Record | Trent River | 1 lb 6 oz | 05/21/2003 | John Koonce |
| MN State Record | Leech Lake | 1 lb 5 oz | 6/6/1999 | n/a |
| VT State Record | Lake Bomoseen | 1 lb 4 oz | 07/08/2012 | Logan Bathalon |
| WI State Record | Silver Lake | 1 lb 3.4 oz | 05/31/2020 | n/a |
| CT State Record | Lake Marie | 1 lb 3 oz | 1973 | Robyn Rogers |
| IL State Record | Hennepin Hopper | 1 lb 1.92 oz | 6/19/20 | n/a |
| NH State Record | Lake Winnipesaukee | 1 lb 1.76 oz | 1/7/2017 | Michael Steffen |
| OH State Record | farm pond | 1.10 lb | 6/12/2009 | Scott Boykin |
| WA State Record | Lake Terrell | 1.09 lb | 7/2/2007 | Barbie Hathawayn |
| CA State Record | Mountain Meadows Reservoir | 1 lb | 8/4/1998 | Smith, Dave |
| MT State Record | Fennon Slough | 0.995 lb | 4/26/22 | Pete Jellar |
| IA State Record | Lake Petocka | 0.96 lb | 6/05/2020 | Rick Olson |
| NV State Record | Peavine Ponds | 15 oz | 8/2/2009 | Dante Ray |
| ID State Record | Chase Lake | 0.93 lb | 07/17/2023 | James Milton |
| RI State Record | Block Island | 13.6 oz | 08/2020 | J. Agosta |
| SD State Record | Lake Carthage | 12 oz | 5/28/1970 | Pat McCart |
| NE State Record | Box Butte Reservoir | 11.25 oz | 3/19/1993 | Mitchell Pebley |
| WY State Record | Farm Pond | 0.62 lbs | 6/24/2009 | Anthony Wendtland |
| OR State Record | Lake Oswego | 7.68 oz | 1996 | Linda Mar |
| TN State Record | Dogwood Lake | 5 oz | 6/14/1998 | Lynn Middleton |
| Record | Weight |
|---|---|
| RI Game Fish Award | min weight 0.3 lb |
| CT Trophy Fish | min weight 8 oz |
| NH Trophy Fish | min weight 10 oz |
| MA Sportfish Award (any sunfish) | min weight 12 oz |
| MN Master Angler | min weight 12 oz |
| NC Angler Recognition | min weight 14 oz |
| NJ Skillful Angler (any sunfish) | min weight 1 lb |
| WI Angler's Club (non-bluegill sunfish) | min weight 1 lb |
| NE Master Angler (any sunfish) | min weight 1 lb |
| Record | Location | Length | Date | Angler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI State Record (by weight) | Lake Nepessing | 12.6 in | 2009 | n/a |
| VT State Record (by weight) | Lake Bomoseen | 12.25 in | 07/08/2012 | Logan Bathalon |
| NY State Record (by weight) | Indian Lake | 11.5 in | 7/19/1994 | R. Kennard Mosher |
| NH State Record (by weight) | Lake Winnipesaukee | 10.5 in | 1/7/2017 | Michael Steffen |
| RI State Record (by weight) | Block Island | 10.5 in | 08/2020 | J. Agosta |
| NV State Record (by weight) | Peavine Ponds | 10.3 in | 8/2/2009 | Dante Ray |
| IA State Record (by weight) | Lake Petocka | 10.25 in | 6/05/2020 | Rick Olson |
| MT State Record (by weight) | Fennon Slough | 10 in | 4/26/22 | Pete Jellar |
| CT C&R Length Record | Lake McDonough | 10 in | 2012 | Ellie Fiorentino |
| MN State Record (by weight) | Leech Lake | 10 in | 6/6/1999 | n/a |
| WI C&R Length Record | n/a | 9.75 in | 06/18/20 | n/a |
| ID C&R Length Record | Chase Lake | 9 in | 05/31/2018 | Rick Poedtke |
| NE State Record (by weight) | Box Butte Reservoir | 8.75 in | 3/19/1993 | Mitchell Pebley |
| WY State Record (by weight) | Farm Pond | 8.7 in | 6/24/2009 | Anthony Wendtland |
| Record | Weight |
|---|---|
| NH Trophy Fish | min length 8 in |
| WY Master Angler (any sunfish) | min length 8 in |
| RI Game Fish Award | min length 8 in |
| NJ Skillful Angler (any sunfish) | min length 9 in |
| CT Trophy Fish | min length 9 in |
| VT Master Angler | min length 9 in |
| MI Master Angler | min length 9 in |
| MN Master Angler | min length 9 in |
| IA Master Angler | min length 9 in |
| NE Master Angler (any sunfish) | min length 10 in |
| NC Angler Recognition | min length 10 in |
| WV Trophy Citation (any sunfish) | min length 10 in |
| FishOhio Recognition (any sunfish) | min length 10 in |
| MA Sportfish Award (any sunfish) | min length 10 in |
| NY Angler Achievement Award | min length 10 in |
| WI Angler's Club (non-bluegill sunfish) | min length 11 in |