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Lepomis Macrochirus
Bluegill are scrappy warmwater panfish that stack up around weeds and cover in still water.
Size range
7–16 in
Size range
Typical adult length in the waters we cover.
Water temperature
Warmwater
Water temperature
Preferred thermal regime for this species.
Origin
Introduced
Origin
Stocking and native history where this species is found.
Bluegill are introduced sunfish established in parts of Idaho and valued for easy action and good table fare. They are a warmwater species most often associated with lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and other slow water.
Not yet linked to waters
This species has not been linked to a river or lake in our catalog yet.
Episode 96 · Jul 9, 2019
Check the current Idaho fishing seasons and rules for the water you plan to fish, since limits and harvest rules can vary by location.
Regulations vary by water. Check current Idaho Fish and Game rules before fishing.
Status: Introduced to Idaho
G5 (Secure) · ESA: Not listed · Idaho: SNABrowse species profiles with habitat, diet, tactics, and linked waters across the state.
