Redear Shellcracker

Readears or Shellcrackers get their name from their appearance and physical attributed. Readear comes from the red spot on their gill flap and shellcracker comes from the ability to crack and eat snails and shellfish. They are an excellent fish to stock in small ponds and lakes. They are similar in appearance to a Bluegill,  but grow to a larger size and reproduce once in the spring of the year. They are good to eat and fun to catch.