Bluegill are native to North America from Quebec to northern Mexico. They range in size from 6-8 inches and .25 to .50 pounds. They are in the sunfish family and are sometimes referred to as a bream, brim, or copper nose. The Bluegill is the state fish of Illinois.
The Bluegill is known for being a popular game fish that is common and easy to fish. They can be caught with live bait, flies, corn, and spinners. Often times they bite at brightly colored bait at dawn and dusk. In a lake or pond, they seek underwater vegetation for shelter.
Some male Bluegill will assume the coloration of a female so that nest guarding males will not be aggressive toward them.
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