Bluegill live in the shallow waters of many lakes and ponds, along with streams, creeks, and rivers. They prefer water with many aquatic plants, and seclude themselves within or near …

Bluegill are prolific breeders and normally spawn in late spring through and early summer when water temperatures rise within the range of 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (18 to 26 degrees …

May 27, 2024 · Bluegills are eaten by trout and bass in the wild, so it’s not surprising there is swimbait made to look like them. Thousands of pounds of bluegills are caught each year.

bluegill, (Lepomis macrochirus), popular game fish in the sunfish family, Centrarchidae (order Perciformes). It is one of the best-known sunfishes throughout its original range in the …

Bluegill live in the shallow waters of many lakes and ponds, along with streams, creeks, and rivers. They prefer water with many aquatic plants, and seclude themselves within or near …

Bluegills are primarily freshwater fish. They are found in warm, quiet water – ponds, lakes, reservoirs and slow moving streams and rivers – with sand, mud or gravel bottoms and plenty …

Bluegills are part of the sunfish family and are usually a deep blue and purple with olive-colored bands down the side, and a fiery orange to yellow belly. Breeding males generally have a …

Bluegills will stack around structure like vegetation, sunken shelters, fallen trees and floating docks or boats. In creeks and rivers, find bluegill in calmer waters and pools. This fish may …

Bluegills can be found anywhere, from huge lakes and small ponds to drainage canals and reservoirs. Any body of water body that maintains a couple feet of livable depth year-round is a …

See how to catch bluegill. Learn top tactics, best bait, and where to find big bluegills across the U.S. with expert tips on gear, diet, spawning, and more.