Hybrid Bluegill
Specifications Chart
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2-3" | $1.09 ea. |
| 3.5-5" | $2.69 ea. |
| 5-7" | $6.99 ea. |
HYBRID BLUEGILL (Lepomis cyanellus x Lepomis machrochirus) thrive in freshwater ponds and lakes with plenty of food and cover, such as submerged vegetation. They grow rapidly, but have limited reproductive success due to a mostly male population, requiring regular restocking. These fish are often stocked in ponds with minimal competition and managed feeding systems.
ALIAS: Gill, bream, brim
IDENTIFICATION: Has a larger mouth than a bluegill with yellow margins along the pelvic and anal fins.
DIET: Insects, insect larvae, fathead minnows, small fish and commercial fish food.
SPAWNING: May to mid-June when water temperatures are 65-85°F. Nests are constructed in 1 to 4’ of water. Due to an excess proportion of males, minimal reproduction occurs.
FISHING TIPS: Live baits such as red worms, meal worms and fathead minnows on a small hook work great. Also, small artificial lures will often catch overly aggressive fish in the spring, making for quite the fight.
200 fish per acre stocking rate is recommended.