The bluegill is the most common and widely known species in the sunfish family. Bluegills are beloved by anglers across North America. Many of us—this author included—got our start catching them in ...

In terms of availability, access, and a willingness to bite, it's hard to beat a bluegill. The species Lepomis macrochirus is widespread across the entire continent and is a popular game fish among ...

When it gets as hot as it has been lately, finding a shady spot on a bank and casting out a simple bobber and bait rig for bluegill is a great way to spend an afternoon. Bluegill are a great species ...

Bluegills are one of the most sought after game fish. Bluegills are closely related to largemouth bass, so anywhere there are bass there is an excellent chance bluegills will be most likely be there ...

BOISE, Idaho — Tight Lines 208 is dedicated to helping people become better anglers through education. The Cram Session is designed to give readers a crash course on a specific fish species or local ...

For the past couple weeks, we have reviewed a few of the various gamefish available in Central Virginia. So far, catfish and trout. This week we’ll discuss one of the most popular gamefish of all — ...

Bluegills and other sunfish probably get their name because they seem to bite best while the sun’s out. The only species of sunfish I know of that feed at night are the inland basses; largemouth, ...