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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.