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The bluegill, Lepomis macrochirus, is a freshwater fish native to North America. It has a dark blue or black "ear" on the gill cover and an olive-green body with blue or purplish sides. This species inhabits lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams and is popular for recreational fishing due to its widespread distribution and accessibility.
Length
~20" (max 41)
Weight
~1" (max 2)
Water
Fresh
Water Temp
18-26° F
Depth
1-3 ft
Beetle Spin
Beetle Spin Jigs
Berkley Power Minnow Grub
Bivisble Dry Fly
Blue Fox Flash Spinner
Bully Bluegill Spider
Corn
Crappie Jigs
Crickets
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Bluegill prefer lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and sluggish streams
They thrive in deep weed beds
Juveniles are often found in shallow, vegetated areas
Their diet includes snails, small crayfish, insects, worms, and small minnows
Males build nests in sandy or muddy substrates
Females spawn with multiple males, laying eggs in the nests
Males guard the eggs for about a week until they hatch
Juveniles remain in shallow, protected areas before moving to deeper waters
