Baked Bluegill Fillets

Bluegill

Scientific Name

Lepomis macrochirus

Origin

Eastern half of the United States, southeastern Canada and northeastern Mexico, China

Bluegill

Biology & Habitat

Fish is noted for the darkend spot on the posterior part of its dorsal fin. Bluegill live in the shallow waters of many lakes and ponds, along with slow-moving areas of streams and small rivers. Ranges in size from 4-12 inches (10-31 cm).