The bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), sometimes referred to as "bream", "brim", "sunny", or, in Texas, "copper nose", [4] is a species of North American freshwater fish, native to and commonly found in …

Apr 11, 2026 · The bluegill is a common North American freshwater sunfish (family Centrarchidae), popular with anglers and frequently stocked in ponds and lakes. It is laterally compressed with a …

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 Celsius). A …

May 22, 2026 · Stop catching dink bluegills. Here's where to find big bluegills and how to target them, especially during the spawn.

Jul 8, 2026 · 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 good …

Because of their long spawning season, bluegills have very high reproductive potential, which often results in overpopulation in the face of low predation or low fishing pressure. Nests are created in …

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 fallen logs, water …

Mar 22, 2026 · Of all the sunfish, Bluegills have one of the widest ranges in North America. They can be found along the east coast down to Florida, west to Texas, into northern Mexico, northwest to …

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 freshwater …

May 12, 2026 · Want to learn how to catch bluegills? Follow these tips and tactics to catch bigger bull bluegills this summer.