Best places to catch Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

24 spots with live forecasts for Bluegill — ranked by current conditions.

About Bluegill

Bluegill is a freshwater fish. FishRadar tracks live fishing conditions for Bluegill at 24 spots across United States, ranked by today's score.

Best months for Bluegill

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Lake Okeechobee Florida
81 Good
Florida
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Grenada Lake MS
74 Good
Mississippi
Crappie · Bluegill · Largemouth Bass
West Point Lake GA
74 Good
Georgia
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Lake Washington MS
73 Good
Mississippi
Crappie · Bluegill · Largemouth Bass
Lake Tohopekaliga FL
72 Good
Florida
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Rend Lake IL
72 Good
Illinois
Crappie · Bluegill · Largemouth Bass
Lake Chicot AR
71 Good
Arkansas
Crappie · Bluegill · Largemouth Bass
Lake Fork TX
71 Good
Texas
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Channel Catfish
Lake Guntersville AL
70 Good
Alabama
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Lake Marion SC
70 Good
South Carolina
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Clear Lake CA
69 Good
California
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Reelfoot Lake TN
69 Good
Tennessee
Crappie · Bluegill · Largemouth Bass
Lake Barkley KY
68 Good
Kentucky
Crappie · Bluegill · White Bass
Lake D Arbonne LA
68 Good
Louisiana
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Lake Moultrie SC
68 Good
South Carolina
Blue Catfish · Channel Catfish · Crappie
Toledo Bend Reservoir TX
66 Good
Texas
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Channel Catfish
Lake Blackshear GA
65 Good
Georgia
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Ross Barnett Reservoir MS
65 Good
Mississippi
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Lake Monroe IN
64 Good
Indiana
Largemouth Bass · Smallmouth Bass · Crappie
Lake Hartwell SC
62 Good
South Carolina
Largemouth Bass · Smallmouth Bass · Crappie
Lake Seminole GA
62 Good
Georgia
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Lake Onalaska WI
59 Good
Wisconsin
Crappie · Bluegill · Northern Pike
Kerr Lake VA
55 Good
Virginia
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Lake Murray SC
54 Good
South Carolina
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to catch Bluegill?

Bluegill is typically most active around April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The best window shifts with hemisphere, weather, and tide — check each spot's live score before heading out.

Where can you catch Bluegill?

FishRadar scores 24 spots for Bluegill across United States. The highest-scoring spots right now are listed above.

Is Bluegill a freshwater or saltwater fish?

Bluegill is a freshwater fish.

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