1. In Lakeland, the bluegill bite has been good at Lake Parker, Lake Crago, Saddle Creek and Tenoroc. Catfish have also been hitting chicken livers and cut bait at Saddle Creek, reports Phillips Bait ...

1. In Lakeland, bluegill and bass are active off the banks of Lake Parker. Bluegill and shellcracker are active just about anywhere on crickets and grass shrimp. At Saddle Creek, deep-diving crankbait ...

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 ...

While many anglers are chasing trout, bass and crappie, May is also a great time to catch bluegill and redear sunfish. Bluegill spawning season will peak on the full moon in June, but you can enjoy ...

This story, “Living End for Bluegills,” appeared in the July 1965 issue of Outdoor Life. WE KNEW THAT in the lake there were bluegills the size of pie plates. They had spawned six weeks ago, and at ...

Summer bluegill fishing can be a deep subject. Fishing for 'gills and other sunfish in the heart and heat of summer can mean switching your focus from the shallow-water play of the early summer ...

For most anglers it all starts with some species of sunfish. At some point, Dad or Grandad handed us a rod with a bobber and worm at a local creek or lake, and the fishing addiction began. The funny ...

You might think of bluegills as something kids catch from docks in the summertime. But in winter, they are serious sport. They can be willing biters ... or they can be challenging, depending on their ...

In this edition of The Morning Hatch: - Check out the latest episode of The Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast, featuring a legendary fly fishing guide. Podcast: 15 Tips for Fishing Emergers, with Pat Dorsey - ...

Growing up, I could always count on a certain fish to make my day. One that was always willing to bite and put a good bend into an ultralight. That species has made its way into the hearts and ...

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