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Lepomis macrochirus

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With vivid colors, the bluegill is all but common throughout the USA. Its a great sporting fish, with healthy populations found in lakes, ponds and rivers.

With vivid colors, the bluegill is all but common throughout the USA. Its a great sporting fish, with healthy populations found in lakes, ponds and rivers.

With vivid colors, the bluegill is all but common throughout the USA. Its a great sporting fish, with healthy populations found in lakes, ponds and rivers.

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A distinctive feature of bluegills is the dark spot at the end of their dorsal fin.

A distinctive feature of bluegills is the dark spot at the end of their dorsal fin.

A distinctive feature of bluegills is the dark spot at the end of their dorsal fin.

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Bluegill on a fisherman's line.

seven to sixteen inches long

A fly fisherman fly fishing for bluegills. These fish can be seven to sixteen inches long.

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Bluegill underwater, frontal view.

Bluegill underwater in the St. Lawrence River in Canada. The bluegill has a bluish tinge of scales on its face.

Bluegill underwater in the St. Lawrence River in Canada. The bluegill has a bluish tinge of scales on its face.

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Bluegill isolated on white background.

Bluegill isolated on white background.

Bluegill isolated on white background.

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fishing for bluegill

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

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