Bluegill fast facts
Average bluegill length harvested in Tennessee reservoirs is 7 inches (they range from 4-10 inches).The state record is 3 pounds. Most weigh a pound or less.Breeding males are much more colorful than females.Female bluegill can release tens of thousands of eggs during spawning, so catch away.Despite being small in stature, bluegill are very edible and tasty when fried.
So you’re looking to “hook” a person who thinks fishing is boring? The sport does not have to mean a catchless four hours on the water. In fact, the world of fishing in Chattanooga is vast, plentiful and exciting. You just have to know where to start – which, according to Capt. Richard Simms of Scenic City Fishing Charters, is with bluegill.
The bluegill, sometimes referred to as bream, brim or sunfish, can live in most waters, though it is less common in high elevations and fast-moving cold trout streams.
Furthermore, “You don’t need to have a lot of fancy equipment to catch bluegill,” Simms says. “They’re just a good way to get out there and learn how to get a handle on everything and hopefully reel in a few fish.”
Here, Simms shares a few more tips on how to have a productive day on the water.