In terms of availability, access, and a willingness to bite, it's hard to beat a bluegill. The species Lepomis macrochirus is widespread across the entire continent and is a popular game fish ...

However, this will vary considerably depending on the time of day, time of year, species of fish, the ability of angler, and a host of other factors. Bass are very abundant, and few if any are over 12 ...

Young bluegill frequent shallow, weedy areas near shore, while adults prefer deeper water during the day and shallows in the morning and evening. Food sources: Insects, crustaceans, larvae, and snails ...