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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus · Fresh
Common sunfish and the classic first fish for children; strong for its size.
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Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND May–Sep. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Feeds | Daytime |
| Water temp | 18–28 °C |
| Typical size | 12–20 cm · record about 40 cm |
| Diet | Insects, small fish |
| Regions | North America |
How conditions affect it
Moon
Sensitive to the moon: favour the major solunar periods.
Tide
Tide matters little for this species.
Pressure
Fairly relaxed about pressure changes.
Catching tip. Small hooks with worms or tiny jigs near docks and weeds.
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