: a small food fish (such as a sunfish) usually taken with hook and line and not available on the market
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Recent Examples on the WebSmallmouth bass and other panfish are probably within a short drive of your home in just about any direction.oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 Jigs tipped with maggots or waxworks and suspended under a small float will catch panfish of all sizes, as well as rainbow trout. D'arcy Egan, cleveland, 10 Feb. 2022 After an unsuccessful effort to catch a few largemouth bass, Jim and McKenna set up for panfish and were immediately into the fish. Jim Gronaw, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 5 Dec. 2021 Most folks haven’t heard of a small panfish called a flier. Jim Gronaw, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 14 Nov. 2021 The popular Lake Erie yellow perch fishing began to heat up last week as schools of the green-and-gold panfish finally began moving to near-shore waters. D'arcy Egan, cleveland, 28 Oct. 2021 Dwayne Dooley, of Chicago, reeled in the biggest panfish, which was recorded at 10.75 inches. Bill Jones, chicagotribune.com, 6 Oct. 2021 Just like bluegills and other panfish, the flaky white fillets are delightful.cleveland, 2 Sep. 2021 There is a chance of catching the largemouth bass of a lifetime and a bonus of fast-action panfish. John Goodspeed, San Antonio Express-News, 24 June 2021 See More