Definition of bluegill
: a common sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) of the eastern and central U.S. sought for food and sport
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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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The 183 acre lake offers freshwater fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, and crappie.
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The bluegills are hitting on night crawlers under a bobber.
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Fishing will primarily be for largemouth bass and panfish such as bluegills, warmouths and Mayan cichlids.
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Any small-body, big-lip crank that will go down 10 feet in shad, bluegill or baby bass will work.
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First Known Use of bluegill
1877
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