Late in the 1980s, my family moved from LaMoure to Valley City, N.D. I'd fished the Jim River and Lake LaMoure before the move and enjoyed an array of fish, from pike to perch and even the lowly carp.

When it comes to catching large numbers of panfish, it’s impossible to beat a chunk of nightcrawler (or maybe a cricket) hanging under a bobber. But when you’re throwing live bait for panfish, you’re ...

The bluegill is the most common and widely known species in the sunfish family. Bluegills are beloved by anglers across North America. Many of us—this author included—got our start catching them in ...

Bluegills, the ubiquitous catch of most anglers across the United States. Found from border to border, from puddles and ponds to great lakes and rivers, the fish thrive wherever they swim. Their ...

You might think of bluegills as something kids catch from docks in the summertime. But in winter, they are serious sport. They can be willing biters ... or they can be challenging, depending on their ...

Lake Okeechobee is one of the country’s top spots for catching big largemouth bass, but this time of year, anglers can also catch loads of bluegills and Mayan cichlids. “Okeechobee is known for its ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay use simple bobbers to target bluegill and end up stumbling upon a mega-loaded honey hole of active ...

Catching bluegills in early June is a fun way to support a fish fry habit. Submitted photo Bluegill fishing is simple. That’s really why I love it so much. I’ve often said life is stressful, so ...

GRAND RAPIDS - The cold spell had broken on Wednesday. Justin Bailey figured the bluegills would be chomping again on Split Hand Lake south of Grand Rapids. He dropped the transducer of his Vexilar ...

Naturally, Minnesota anglers all aspire to catch a walleyes, especially on this unique upcoming holiday called the fishing opener. After all, it is our state fish and great table fare even for those ...