Bluegill
Compete
Distribution
Bluegill Distribution
Bluegill
Category Panfish
Species Bluegill
Scientific Name Lepomis macrochirus
Other Names Bream
Freshwater Yes
Saltwater No
Habitat Vegetated areas of lakes, ponds, swamps, and slower moving sections of creeks and rivers.
Size In most places an 8 inch bluegill is considered respectable, but 10 to 12 inch fish are possible in most healthy fisheries.
Record 4 lbs 12 oz
Angling Qualities Their mouth size necessitates small hooks, but they give a great pull on light tackle.  What they lack in size, they often make up for in numbers, making for fast action when you find them.


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