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- Instant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $416
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- Angler's ChoiceInstant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $575
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- Instant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $425
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- Angler's ChoiceInstant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $840
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- Angler's Choice5 Hour Trip – Freshwater
+3We'll be fishing one of our local reservoirs, rivers, or streams (subject to availability and conditions). Possible lakes and reservoirs include El Capitan, Hodges, Miramar, Murray, Otay, and San Vicente. All required lake permits are included in the trip. NOTE: Due to mismanagement by our water districts, some reservoirs may not be available, and your trip details may be adjusted. If our reservoirs are currently unavailable, or just downright not good, I may suggest we do something else.Price for up to 4 peopleUS $500 - 3/4 Day Trip – Multi-Species
+5Want the best action Beaver Lake has to offer? Our 6-Hour Multi-Species Adventure targets the fish that are biting best, including Walleye, Bass, Catfish, Crappie, and other seasonal species. This trip is perfect for families, beginners, and anglers who enjoy variety. We provide all rods, reels, bait, and tackle. Max 4 per boat.Price for up to 2 peopleUS $500 - How to Fish Texoma for Boat Owners
+4This trip is designed for boat owners, or fishermen who plan on renting a boat, who want to learn the best ways to 'Recreationaly Fish' Lake Texoma productively. We will start by setting out a few juglines, & discuss how to make & use them to catch catfish. We will 'discuss' other successful techniques, for most of the species of the gamefish in the lake, including best lures, baits, & tactics, even bridge, night, & shore fishing, all while we TROLL for 6 species of bass. NO CASTNETS, OR SHAD, NEEDED!Price for up to 1 personUS $300 - 4 Hour Trip
+1All fishing poles/tackle and bait are supplied. 4 Hours trips can be in the morning or evening. This trip is seasonal.Price for up to 2 peopleUS $400 - Angler's ChoiceBluegill / Bream Trip
This is an awesome trip for all the kids, mom, dad, grandmaw, and paw paw. Fishing is always fun with bobbers and worms in the heat of the summer; these fish are always hungry, and in my opinion, they are the best table food you can get out of the lake. So why wait? Let`s get hooked up on Bluegill / BreamPrice for up to 2 peopleUS $350 - Angler's Choice4hr Evening Multi-Species Trip
+6Grab our Spinning gear and hit the lake. Never know what might bite! These are multiple species trips. We either troll crankbaits or use live bait. Great for kids!Price for up to 3 peopleUS $325 - Full Day Trip - Ice Fishing
+1What's included: ATV transportation, Portable Ice Shelter (Otter Outdoors XOver and/or Otter Outdoors XTH Hub), propane heat, live bait, tip ups/iFishPro 2.0, Tuned Up Custom Rods/Daiwa reels, specific proven locations, GARMIN Ultra 10" and Livescope Plus, Garmin ECHOMAP 93SV UHD and LIVESCOPE (LVS32), GARMIN Echomap 93sv UHD/Ice ducer, Vexilar FLX20, Vexilar FLX12. What to bring: Clothing suitable for cold weather/winter boots, Food/Beverages, hands warmersInstant ConfirmationPrice for up to 2 peopleUS $450 - Half Day Perch/Bluegull St Lawrence
+2This five-hour trip is all about getting on the water and enjoying the constant action the St. Lawrence has to offer. We'll target yellow perch and bluegill using a mix of live worms, grubs, and hair jigs—perfect for keeping the rods bent and everyone smiling. The river is incredibly clear, so whether we're spotting fish on the LiveScope screen or seeing them roam right under the boat, it's a great visual experience. I provide all the gear; you just bring the energy. Hope to see you out there!Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 1 personUS $400 - Pensacola 2-Hour Fishing
+3Perfect for families, beginners, and visitors short on time, this 2-hour Pensacola inshore fishing trip is a fun introduction to fishing the beautiful bays and rivers surrounding Pensacola. We'll target seasonal species like redfish, speckled trout, and more while enjoying the incredible scenery and wildlife. This trip is designed primarily as a catch-and-release experience. If you'd like to keep legal fish, please bring a cooler with ice. Fish cleaning is not included.Price for up to 4 peopleUS $350 - Half Day Trip – Panfish (PM)+1Enjoy nonstop panfish action targeting bluegill and crappie using proven slip bobber and drop shot techniques. Perfect for families, kids, and anglers looking for fast-paced fishing and full coolers of fish. Often considered some of the best eating game fish. 1-4 passengers will be comfortable.Price for up to 4 peopleUS $425
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What anglers say about Bluegill fishing
- 5.0/5(Half Day Trip – Multi-Species)
The best
Robert the captain find fish he is a great captain if you want walleyes he will put you on
- 5.0/5(4 Hour Trip)
great day for fishing
My 12-year old son and his friend had a great time learning how to fish and were successful in catching quite a few! Now they want to return in the winter for ice fishing! - 5.0/5(3/4 Day Trip – Multi-Species)
Great fishing trip
With 4 people we had plenty of moving around room on the boat and the captain was great he worked his tail off to make sure we was all in the water catching fish and putting us on fish very great experience
- 5.0/5(Bluegill / Bream Trip)
Amazing Birthday trip!
Captain James delivered a fantastic experience for our family fishing trip for our daughter’s 13th birthday! We caught 30 fish including catfish, bluegill, and large mouth bass. Capt. James knew all the best spots and used tech to help us see exactly where the fish were. We even went fishing in a swimming pool! #iykyk Amazing experience, highly recommend.
- 5.0/5(1/2 day fishing trip (AM))
Awesome trip in Minocqua area!
Captain Jason was a pro! We caught several fish including walleye, bass, blue gill. Jason was very friendly, and helpful. We will definitely come back!
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About Bluegill fishing
A small but iconic freshwater Sunfish native to North America, Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) is beloved by beginners and seasoned anglers alike. As one of the most widespread and abundant Panfish in North America, Bluegill plays a vital ecological role in freshwater systems and is a pillar species of countless local fisheries.
Highly adaptable, prolific breeders, and aggressive feeders, Bluegill are a favorite among pond managers, ice fishermen, and fly anglers. They also serve as a primary forage species for Largemouth Bass, making them a vital link in many freshwater food chains.
How big?
Most Bluegill you'll encounter range from 6–10 inches in length, weighing around a pound. Trophy specimens can exceed 12 inches and weigh over 2.5 pounds, with the world-record catch tipping the scales at almost 5 pounds! Such fish are rare, though, and typically live in well-managed or low-pressure waters.
Distribution
Native to the central and eastern United States, Bluegill have been introduced across North America and in many other countries for sport and aquaculture purposes. They're now common in nearly all freshwater habitats in the US, from farm ponds to large reservoirs and river backwaters.
These fish thrive in warm, quiet waters with abundant vegetation, woody cover, or submerged structure. They prefer temperatures between 68 and 80°F, making them especially active and accessible during the summer.
How to Catch
One of the most accessible game fish, Bluegill can be caught using simple setups like cane poles, ultralight spinning rods, or even fly rods. Float rigs baited with worms, crickets, mealworms, or dough balls are classic choices and work well throughout the year. In clear water, small jigs, spinners, or micro soft plastics can also be effective.
Fly anglers often use tiny poppers, foam spiders, or wet flies to great effect during the warmer months, especially when fish are spawning in the shallows.
Good to eat?
Yes. Bluegill are widely considered one of the tastiest freshwater Panfish. Their flesh is white, flaky, and mild, making it ideal for pan-frying, baking, or deep-frying. While not a 'trophy' fish by size, their culinary appeal more than compensates, especially when fresh from cold, clean waters.
A small but iconic freshwater Sunfish native to North America, Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) is beloved by beginners and seasoned anglers alike. As one of the most widespread and abundant Panfish in North America, Bluegill plays a vital ecological role in freshwater systems and is a pillar species of countless local fisheries.
Highly adaptable, prolific breeders, and aggressive feeders, Bluegill are a favorite among pond managers, ice fishermen, and fly anglers. They also serve as a primary forage species for Largemouth Bass, making them a vital link in many freshwater food chains.
How big?
Most Bluegill you'll encounter range from 6–10 inches in length, weighing around a pound. Trophy specimens can exceed 12 inches and weigh over 2.5 pounds, with the world-record catch tipping the scales at almost 5 pounds! Such fish are rare, though, and typically live in well-managed or low-pressure waters.
Distribution
Native to the central and eastern United States, Bluegill have been introduced across North America and in many other countries for sport and aquaculture purposes. They're now common in nearly all freshwater habitats in the US, from farm ponds to large reservoirs and river backwaters.
These fish thrive in warm, quiet waters with abundant vegetation, woody cover, or submerged structure. They prefer temperatures between 68 and 80°F, making them especially active and accessible during the summer.
How to Catch
One of the most accessible game fish, Bluegill can be caught using simple setups like cane poles, ultralight spinning rods, or even fly rods. Float rigs baited with worms, crickets, mealworms, or dough balls are classic choices and work well throughout the year. In clear water, small jigs, spinners, or micro soft plastics can also be effective.
Fly anglers often use tiny poppers, foam spiders, or wet flies to great effect during the warmer months, especially when fish are spawning in the shallows.
Good to eat?
Yes. Bluegill are widely considered one of the tastiest freshwater Panfish. Their flesh is white, flaky, and mild, making it ideal for pan-frying, baking, or deep-frying. While not a 'trophy' fish by size, their culinary appeal more than compensates, especially when fresh from cold, clean waters.