Those better close up pictures help with identification. Sunfish that small are a challenge to ID especially if you can't examine the specific features closely. Features for speciation of sunfish that small have been published but one needs to actually have the fish in hand for specific counts and measurements which is why I suggested you try to catch one of the rare adults. From what I see I dont think they are GSF. Although my reference for young GSF does show them with vertical body stripes/bars which your unknown fish have. It is still hard to see the back edge of the mouth mandble. My guess is Probably BG, RES or pumpkinseed? But I can easily be wrong by using pictures. Was the pond filled with water from the creek/ditch? Fish fry up to 2" long can easily be pumped alive through a trash pump.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 09/21/12 05:44 PM.
