Definition of bluegill
:a common sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) of the eastern and central U.S. sought for food and sport
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Crappie, bass, bluegill, catfish and trout are also possibilities at C.J. Strike.
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The city stocks the pond with bluegill and largemouth bass.
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Johnny darters, bluegills, largemouth bass and common carp were among the fish temporarily stunned at their arrival.
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Other new attractions included a fishing tank with bluegills for kids, life-size bouncing balls for all ages and samples of ice cream frozen with nitrogen.
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There are at least a half-dozen varieties in most larger Alabama waters in addition to the ubiquitous bluegill, shellcracker and crappies black and white.
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Over the next 30 hours, George rode ATVs with his extended family at 640–acre Arcadia Farms, casting off from a boathouse dock into one of the 13 ponds stocked with bluegill, catfish and bass.
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At Eddie B’s White Spruce Restaurant & Tavern, the oldest building in Eagle River dating to 1884, try the Fisherman’s Platter with perch, bluegill and smelt.
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Striped bass fishing has slowed, but a few linesides to 5 pounds can be taken on live bluegill in the south Delta.
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First Known Use of bluegill
1877
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