Species
Redear Sunfish
On record in 115 waters across 5 states
Redear Sunfish are on record in 115 waters across 5 states, most heavily in Indiana, Florida, Illinois, Tennessee and Ohio. FishableWaters tracks every redear sunfish stocking from state agency reports — use the state links and most-stocked list below to find waters near you.
By state
Most-stocked waters
- J C Murphey LakeIN5×
- Baldwin LakeIL4×
- Chrisney LakeIN4×
- High LakeIL4×
- Lake EdwardIN3×
- Norris LakeTN3×
- Cherokee LakeTN3×
- Horseshoe PondIN3×
- Starve Hollow LakeIN3×
- Beaver Dam LakeIL3×
- Lake WavelandIN3×
- Karick LakeFL3×
- Lake CarrollFL3×
- Franke LakeIN3×
- West Boggs LakeIN3×
Freshest redear sunfish stockings
| Dec 10, 2025 | Maple Creek LakeTN | 29,542 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Cherokee LakeTN | 104,672 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Douglas LakeTN | 130,364 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Acorn LakeTN | 12,464 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Marrowbone LakeTN | 32,378 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Acorn LakeTN | 11,502 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Grouse Ridge LakeIN | 22,959 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Salem ReservoirIL | 28,611 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | Beaver Dam LakeIL | 36,719 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | Fall Creek FallsTN | 41,506 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Lake JuniorTN | 10,494 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Cherokee LakeTN | 76,428 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Douglas LakeTN | 80,872 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | VFW LakeTN | 25,715 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Anderson PondFL | 500 |
Redear Sunfish — FAQ
Where can I catch redear sunfish?+
Redear Sunfish are stocked across 5 states, led by Indiana, Florida, Illinois, Tennessee and Ohio. Pick a state below to see every water stocked with redear sunfish.
How many waters are stocked with redear sunfish?+
115 waters across 5 states hold redear sunfish on record, updated daily from agency stocking reports.