Identifying My First Fish: The Mystery Underbelly

Apprehensive-Date481 caught their first fish and needs help identifying it. Can you crack the case?

Summary

  • Users attempt to identify the mystery fish
  • Debate between redbreast sunfish, Lepomis, bluegill, and bass
  • Importance of getting a clear side picture for accurate identification

Redbreast Sunfish or Lepomis?

Opinions are divided between redbreast sunfish and Lepomis, citing distinctive features like teal sides and turquoise marks near the eye.

Bluegill or Bass?

Some lean towards bluegill or bass, but with the variety of answers, location-based research is suggested for a more accurate match.

Identifying Challenges

Users stress the need for clear side pictures and detailed fins for a precise fish ID, highlighting the complexities of fish identification based on limited information.