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 ...

For instance, fall and early spring are likely the best months for bass, but bluegill, sauger ... There's More To Lake Guntersville Than Just Fishing Alabama is an underrated tourism destination.

A spring bobber can detect light bites from finicky winter bluegills. / Joe Shead If you wait to feel the classic “thump” of a fish hitting your jig, you’ll miss a lot of subtle bluegill bites.