stumpknocker
/ˈstʌmpˌnɑkər/
noun
- A type of small freshwater sunfish found in the southeastern United States, known for its habit of hiding near tree stumps and roots.
- The stumpknocker is a popular game fish for anglers in the Southeast.
- My grandfather showed me how to spot a stumpknocker near submerged logs.
- We caught a colorful stumpknocker while fishing in the Florida river.