Small, shallow lakes and bays off big water obviously lock up earliest and provide not just the safest first-ice option, but ...

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 ...

Many landowners want a fishing pond, but building a pond is more complicated than merely digging a hole. Scott Jones, a small impoundment extension specialist for the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff ...

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 ...

Related content When bluegills suspend near the surface to feed on insects or fry, largemouth bass often lurk directly beneath them. Use swim jigs or other high-riding lures to target the depth level ...

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 — ...

In an effort to keep invasive carp populations in check, the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District recently stocked 3,400 bluegill fish in three wetlands connected to Spring Lake and Upper Prior ...

Many landowners want a fishing pond, but building a pond is more complicated than merely digging a hole. Scott Jones, a small impoundment extension specialist for the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff ...