

Photo courtesy of the Oregon Bass & Panfish Clubīut let’s be honest: Bluegill fishing can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be.Īlong with other members of the sunfish family, bluegill have a reputation for biting nearly any small morsel that happens to cross their field of vision.


While simple bait fishing techniques are no doubt effective, it can also be rewarding to experiment with more advanced sunfish and bluegill fishing strategies. Many experienced sunfish anglers hone their technique to increase their catch or select for the largest bluegill. The abundance of bluegill, along with their preference for shallow water and eager readiness to bite, make them favorites among amateur and experienced anglers alike. Bluegill put up a hard fight on light tackle, and they are also prized by many as tasty table fare. They frequent ponds, weedy bays, backwaters, and slow-moving rivers and streams, where they can be caught using a wide range of tackle and techniques.ĭespite their relatively small size-bluegill average about 4 to 8 inches in length-these fish can be great fun to catch. Do you remember the first fish you ever caught? Chances are, it was a sunfish.īluegill and other sunfish species are some of the most common fish in waters across North America.
