10 Tips for Catching Giant Bluegills This Summer Steve Ryan As we head into summer, panfish are on the forefront of anglers’ minds. Catching big scrappy bluegills and sunfish is a special treat ...

In fact fly fishing for bluegills is one of my go-to summer missions. Bluegills are loads of fun on the fly. They’re available in almost every nook and cranny of the U.S., and unlike other species, ...

You’re not going to find bluegill out on the main lake, or at least you’re not going to enjoy fishing for them. Go to the back of a no-wake cove to escape the wake, and chances are you can ...

Learn More › Available from one corner of the lower 48 to the other, bluegills are great for anglers of all ages. But bluegills belong to that unscientifically defined family of “panfish ...

Bluegills will be found shallow until water temperatures push into the upper 70s, usually in early June. Then, bluegills retreat to cooler and deeper, or shade-covered water.

Donation Options Search Search Search A thick 8-inch bluegill from the east bank of LaSalle Lake, one of the better public spots for bluegill in Illinois. Dale Bowman Share Mike McClelland made me ...

1. In Lakeland, the bluegill bite has been good at Lake Parker, Lake Crago, Saddle Creek and Tenoroc. Catfish have also been hitting chicken livers and cut bait at Saddle Creek, reports ...

In terms of availability, access, and a willingness to bite, it's hard to beat a bluegill. The species Lepomis macrochirus is widespread across the entire continent and is a popular game fish ...