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'Panfish' is a colloquial fishing term that in general terms identifies an edible game fish that generally never outgrows the size of a frying pan. It is also used by anglers in other contexts. Its definition and usage is largely dependent upon region.[1]
The term 'panfish' originally referred to members of the family Centrarchidae, generally referred to as the sunfish family. These warm-water fish were originally named due to their "pan-shaped" body, technically labeled as laterally compressed.
Some members of the family Centrarchidae, and acknowledged as panfish, include:
★ Bluegill (''Lepomis macrochiris'')
★ Flier (''Centrarchus macropterus'')
★ Green sunfish (''Lepomis cyanellus'')
★ Redear sunfish (''Lepomis microlophus'')
★ Redbreast sunfish (''Lepomis auritus'')
★ Spotted sunfish (''Lepomis punctatus'')
★ Warmouth (''Chaenobryttus gulosus'')
★ Cutlips minnow (''Exoglossum Maxillingua'')
Some anglers and others have come to refer to panfish as any fish that fits inside of a frying pan.
The most common species outside of family Centrarchidae to be referred to as a panfish is the Yellow Perch. The perch, a member of the family Percidae, is similarly sized to members of the sunfish family. It is not laterally compressed (pan-shaped,) has two dorsal fins (where sunfish have one,) and is a cold water fish. While the perch is not technically a panfish, it is referred to as such.[2]
The Crappie, while a member of family Centrarchidae, is also often contested as being a "true" panfish.
The Black Basses are also members of family Centrarchidae that is often contested as being a "true" panfish. While a part of the Sunfish family, submembers (for example, the Largemouth bass,) can grow to sizes which are larger than most frying pans. The lateral compression present in most Sunfish is not present in black bass.
The Scup, or Porgy is a saltwater species of family Stenotomus. Scup are also laterally compressed, and thus placed by some into the panfish category.
Fishing
1. New Mexico Game and Fish. "Warm Water Species: Panfish" http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/recreation/fishing/warm_water_species/Panfish.htm (accessed June 3, 2007).
2. Michael D. Shook, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fly Fishing,2nd ed. (New York: Penguin Group, 2005), 301.
★ The Sunfishes-A Fly Fishing Journey of Discovery, , Jack, Ellis, Abenaki Publishers, Inc., 1993,
★ America's Favorite Fishing-A Complete Guide to Angling for Panfish, , F. Philip, Rice, Harper Row, 1964,
★ Panfishing, , F. Philip, Rice, Stackpole Books, 1984,
★ Fly-Fishing for Panfish, , John, Malo, Dillon Press Inc., 1981,
★ Catching Panfish: Tactics for Sunfish, Crappies, Yellow Perch and White Bass, , Shawn, Perich, Creative Publishing International, Incorporated, 2006,
★ Panfish-Hooked on Ice Fishing II. Secrets to Catching Winter Fish, for Beginners to Experts., , Tom, Gruenwald, Krause Publications, 1997,
★ Panfish-The Art and Enjoyment of Light Tackle Fishing for the Common Fishes of the United States, , Byron, Dalrymple, McGraw Hill, 1947, .
| Contents |
| Original Usage |
| Contemporary Usages |
| Perch |
| Crappie |
| Black Bass |
| Scup |
| See Also |
| References |
| Article References |
| Other References |
Original Usage
The term 'panfish' originally referred to members of the family Centrarchidae, generally referred to as the sunfish family. These warm-water fish were originally named due to their "pan-shaped" body, technically labeled as laterally compressed.
Some members of the family Centrarchidae, and acknowledged as panfish, include:
★ Bluegill (''Lepomis macrochiris'')
★ Flier (''Centrarchus macropterus'')
★ Green sunfish (''Lepomis cyanellus'')
★ Redear sunfish (''Lepomis microlophus'')
★ Redbreast sunfish (''Lepomis auritus'')
★ Spotted sunfish (''Lepomis punctatus'')
★ Warmouth (''Chaenobryttus gulosus'')
★ Cutlips minnow (''Exoglossum Maxillingua'')
Contemporary Usages
Some anglers and others have come to refer to panfish as any fish that fits inside of a frying pan.
Perch
The most common species outside of family Centrarchidae to be referred to as a panfish is the Yellow Perch. The perch, a member of the family Percidae, is similarly sized to members of the sunfish family. It is not laterally compressed (pan-shaped,) has two dorsal fins (where sunfish have one,) and is a cold water fish. While the perch is not technically a panfish, it is referred to as such.[2]
Crappie
The Crappie, while a member of family Centrarchidae, is also often contested as being a "true" panfish.
Black Bass
The Black Basses are also members of family Centrarchidae that is often contested as being a "true" panfish. While a part of the Sunfish family, submembers (for example, the Largemouth bass,) can grow to sizes which are larger than most frying pans. The lateral compression present in most Sunfish is not present in black bass.
Scup
The Scup, or Porgy is a saltwater species of family Stenotomus. Scup are also laterally compressed, and thus placed by some into the panfish category.
See Also
Fishing
References
Article References
1. New Mexico Game and Fish. "Warm Water Species: Panfish" http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/recreation/fishing/warm_water_species/Panfish.htm (accessed June 3, 2007).
2. Michael D. Shook, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fly Fishing,2nd ed. (New York: Penguin Group, 2005), 301.
Other References
★ The Sunfishes-A Fly Fishing Journey of Discovery, , Jack, Ellis, Abenaki Publishers, Inc., 1993,
★ America's Favorite Fishing-A Complete Guide to Angling for Panfish, , F. Philip, Rice, Harper Row, 1964,
★ Panfishing, , F. Philip, Rice, Stackpole Books, 1984,
★ Fly-Fishing for Panfish, , John, Malo, Dillon Press Inc., 1981,
★ Catching Panfish: Tactics for Sunfish, Crappies, Yellow Perch and White Bass, , Shawn, Perich, Creative Publishing International, Incorporated, 2006,
★ Panfish-Hooked on Ice Fishing II. Secrets to Catching Winter Fish, for Beginners to Experts., , Tom, Gruenwald, Krause Publications, 1997,
★ Panfish-The Art and Enjoyment of Light Tackle Fishing for the Common Fishes of the United States, , Byron, Dalrymple, McGraw Hill, 1947, .
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