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Fishin' Facts >> Fish Facts | Bluegill Facts

Bluegill Facts

Bluegill


Scientific Name Lepomis macrochirus
Distribution St. Lawrence - Great Lakes and Mississippi river basin; from Quebec to northern Mexico. Widely introduced.
Size Maximum length - 41.0 cm
(Approx. 16.1")		 Maximum weight - 2.15 Kg
(Approx. 4.75 Lbs)
Habitat Found frequently in lakes, ponds, reservoirs and sluggish streams; occurs primarily in reservoirs in Hawaii; preferably lives in deep weed beds. Is active mainly during dusk and dawn. Adults feed upon snails, small crayfish, insects, worms and small minnows. Young feed on crustaceans, insects and worms.


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