panfish
noun
pan·fish
ˈpan-ˌfish 
: a small food fish (such as a sunfish) usually taken with hook and line and not available on the market
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Our fish fry, a small pile of super-crisp panfish atop a generous portion of steak fries and served with a pile of coleslaw and some homemade tartar sauce, was worth every second of the wait.
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2025
While these fish are otherwise occupied, the bass below are looking to ambush the distracted panfish.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 6 June 2024
Check out my guide to the best ice fishing lures for panfish.
—Nicole Stone, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2024
These popular panfish are widely accessible and offer anglers exciting action throughout the year.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 9 May 2024
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2025
While these fish are otherwise occupied, the bass below are looking to ambush the distracted panfish.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 6 June 2024
Check out my guide to the best ice fishing lures for panfish.
—Nicole Stone, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2024
These popular panfish are widely accessible and offer anglers exciting action throughout the year.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 9 May 2024
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“Panfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panfish. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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panfish
noun
pan·fish
ˈpan-ˌfish
: a small food fish (as a sunfish) usually caught with a hook and line and not sold in stores
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