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
83 Hot
Florida
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Grenada Lake MS
71 Good
Mississippi
Crappie · Bluegill · Largemouth Bass
Lake Barkley KY
71 Good
Kentucky
Crappie · Bluegill · White Bass
Lake Chicot AR
71 Good
Arkansas
Crappie · Bluegill · Largemouth Bass
Lake Tohopekaliga FL
71 Good
Florida
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Lake Washington MS
71 Good
Mississippi
Crappie · Bluegill · Largemouth Bass
Lake Onalaska WI
70 Good
Wisconsin
Crappie · Bluegill · Northern Pike
Clear Lake CA
69 Good
California
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Lake Guntersville AL
69 Good
Alabama
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
West Point Lake GA
69 Good
Georgia
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Lake D Arbonne LA
68 Good
Louisiana
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Lake Hartwell SC
67 Good
South Carolina
Largemouth Bass · Smallmouth Bass · Crappie
Lake Monroe IN
67 Good
Indiana
Largemouth Bass · Smallmouth Bass · Crappie
Reelfoot Lake TN
67 Good
Tennessee
Crappie · Bluegill · Largemouth Bass
Lake Fork TX
65 Good
Texas
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Channel Catfish
Rend Lake IL
65 Good
Illinois
Crappie · Bluegill · Largemouth Bass
Ross Barnett Reservoir MS
65 Good
Mississippi
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Kerr Lake VA
64 Good
Virginia
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Lake Blackshear GA
64 Good
Georgia
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Lake Seminole GA
64 Good
Georgia
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Lake Murray SC
62 Good
South Carolina
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Bluegill
Toledo Bend Reservoir TX
62 Good
Texas
Largemouth Bass · Crappie · Channel Catfish
Lake Moultrie SC
59 Good
South Carolina
Blue Catfish · Channel Catfish · Crappie
Lake Marion SC
58 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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