Where to fish
These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.
- Potholes Reservoir
- Lake Havasu / Arizona base
- Lake Powell / Utah base
- Waubay Lake
- Lake Vermilion
- Houghton Lake
- Rend Lake
- Illinois River / Starved Rock area
- Spirit Lake / Iowa Great Lakes
- Table Rock Lake
- Lake Champlain / Vermont base
- Lake Champlain / New York base
- Deep Creek Lake
- Summersville Lake
- Kentucky Lake / Kentucky base
- Green River Lake
- Dale Hollow / Tennessee base
- Lake Murray
- St. Johns River / freshwater reach
Local names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ブルーギル | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Blauer Sonnenbarsch | Germany · German | Reference |
| Blouwang-sonvis | South Africa · Afrikaans | Reference |
| Bluegill | Kenya | Reference |
| Bluegill | Puerto Rico | Reference |
| Bluegill | United States | Reference |
| Bluegill | Global | Reference |
| Bluegill sunfish | South Africa | Reference |
| Bluegill sunfish | Zimbabwe | Reference |
| Bluegill sunfish | Hawaii | Reference |
| Burûgiru | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Buruugiru | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Chopa | Puerto Rico · Spanish | Reference |
| Crapet arlequin | Canada · French | Reference |
| Crapet arlequin | Global · French | Reference |
| Mojarra oreja azul | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Mojarra oreja azul | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Pez sol | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Sunfish | Philippines | Reference |
Seasons
A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.
Regulations and identification
- Canada — Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- United States marine waters — NOAA Fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Canada · Congo (Brazza.) · Cuba · Eswatini · Hawaii · Iran · Japan · Korea (South) · Madagascar · Malawi · Mauritius · Mexico · Morocco · Panama · Philippines · Puerto Rico · Salvador [El] · South Africa · United States · Venezuela · Virgin Is. (US) · Zimbabwe
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.