![]() The spiny dorsal fin usually has 10 spines (but may have as many as 11 or as few as 9), and is broadly connected to the soft dorsal. Bluegills may be distinguished from other sunfish by the dark spot at the base of the dorsal fin, vertical bars on their sides, and a relatively small mouth. The species epithet macrochirus is also Greek and means "large hand" which may refer to the body shape or its size. Lepomis, the generic name, is Greek and means "scaled gill cover". Get one of these hooked onto your lightweight fly or spin rod and it'll definitely take you for a spin! And while you're at it, take a kid out who could use a little fishing time! ![]() The world record angling record tips the scales at 4 pounds 12 ounces, and adults can grow over 12" long. So chances are there's a body of water very close to you that is stocked (and stacked) with bluegill. But this hard-fighting panfish has a dedicated following, more so than just child's play. Males, like most sunfish, guard the nest.Īhh the joys of childhood and catching bluegills on a bobber and worm.at least that's how it was for us. They prefer to nests in shallow water on a gravel base. As a result bluegills often overpopulate. Typically starting in May or June and they may spawn all summer. Spawning begins when water temperatures near the70’s. Older specimens often have a reddish-orange or yellow belly. Bluegills are usually dark olive green along the back, with a variety of colors along the sides, lavender, brown, copper, or orange. The spiny dorsal fin usually has ten spines and the anal fin three. Equipped with a relatively small mouth, they are nonetheless voracious feeders taking surprisingly large lures. Their bluish-black earflap is a distinguishing feature. Mention sunfish and there’s little doubt that bluegill with come to mind. These hand size/shaped sunfish typify the family.
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