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

Months reflect typical catchability by species at this latitude; local seasons and closures apply.

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