bluegill

blue·gill | \ ˈblü-ˌgil

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Definition of bluegill

: a common sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) of the eastern and central U.S. sought for food and sport

Examples of bluegill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After checking out bluegill and other life in the water, find a spot to enjoy a picnic in the Alexander Springs Recreation Area. — Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, "Swim with the fishes: 11 can’t miss snorkeling spots in Central Florida," 6 Aug. 2020 On big water fisheries, some of the largest bluegill and sunfish reside in deep water for all but the spawning period. — Steve Ryan, Outdoor Life, "10 Tips for Catching Giant Bluegills This Summer," 2 July 2020 Mid-size crankbaits that resemble a challenging bluegill will draw the ire of big bluegills. — Steve Ryan, Outdoor Life, "10 Tips for Catching Giant Bluegills This Summer," 2 July 2020 Found in the mouth, fins, and gills of smallmouth bass, rock bass, bluegill, salmon, trout, and other fish, gill lice look similar to Rice Krispies, and can impair growth, behavior, and even the survival of a fish. — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, "10 Common Parasites and Diseases Found in Game Fish (and What You Need to Know About Them)," 27 May 2020 One of my early-life favorites was shore fishing for bluegills. — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: Shore fishing for bluegills takes on a new shine," 23 May 2020 But my 5-year-old daughter, already a bluegill and pickerel slayer, is itching to graduate. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, "Fishing the Epic (and Underrated) Shad Run on the Delaware River," 30 Mar. 2020 Shellcrackers will often nest a month prior to bluegills. — T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, "How to Fish for Trophy Panfish on a Spawning Bed," 19 Mar. 2020 Dad had taken us out bluegill fishing for my younger brother’s 5th birthday. — Phillip Morris, cleveland, "Olympian Michael Phelps offers us all lessons on how to swim in the dark: Phillip Morris," 12 Apr. 2020

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15 Aug 2020

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“Bluegill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluegill. Accessed 24 Aug. 2020.

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