After seeing them snorkeling in Cape Cod in a freshwater lake I was ready to put some in my pond. The ones there were nice size, approaching a pound I would guess. LMB around so not very many small ones.
Then I took a look at where they are native on the USGS site.
Pumpkinseed range A few introduced in NE Kansas but none where I am at. Since my pond has overflow into small seasonal creek, introducing non-native species likely is a no-no, so gave up on the idea.
Probably too far south and too warm water in summer for them to thrive anyway. According to my older brother they used to be in Cow Creek when he was a kid. But I kind of question his memory and/or ability to properly identify fish back then.
Pretty fish though.
