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

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 ...

Drop a worm in the water on a summer day and just try to not catch a bluegill. But in winter, sometimes those same big slabs get finicky and only bite best at classic walleye times—dawn and dusk.

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 ...

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 ...

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 — ...