: a common sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) of the eastern and central U.S. sought for food and sport
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Smaller species like bluegills, shiners, and even juvenile bass understand that shallow water provides more safety.
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Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 19 Jan. 2023
Don’t Miss: Fishing for bass, catfish, and bluegill on the Colorado River.
—Jenna Blough, Outside Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Head to Mill Creek Lake to kayak or fish for bass, bluegill, crappie, and trout in a sunny spot that’s surrounded by imposing cliffs and a dense forest.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
The waters of Lake Logan State Park and Lake Hope State Park teem with bass, bluegill, catfish, northern pike, saugeye, and crappie.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025
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Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 19 Jan. 2023
Don’t Miss: Fishing for bass, catfish, and bluegill on the Colorado River.
—Jenna Blough, Outside Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Head to Mill Creek Lake to kayak or fish for bass, bluegill, crappie, and trout in a sunny spot that’s surrounded by imposing cliffs and a dense forest.
—Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
The waters of Lake Logan State Park and Lake Hope State Park teem with bass, bluegill, catfish, northern pike, saugeye, and crappie.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Bluegill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bluegill. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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bluegill
noun
blue·gill
ˈblü-ˌgil 
: a common food and sport sunfish of the eastern and central U.S.
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