Bluegill

Bluegills are not only important as food for largemouth bass, but are also very popular among anglers for sport and table. Bluegills are usually the pond fish most eager to bite and put up a good fight on light tackle despite their small size. Most bluegills can spawn by age two when they are about three inches long. Spawning begins two to four weeks later than for largemouth bass when the water temperature reaches 70৹F. Even though the spawning period usually begins late May, it often continues through the summer. Young bluegills feed on zooplankton and tiny microscopic plants called phytoplankton. The diet of adults often includes insects, snails, small crayfish, fish eggs, and very small fishes. 2-4"