{"id":49014,"date":"2023-04-12T16:26:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T21:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andersonminnows.com\/shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=49014"},"modified":"2026-05-11T09:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:27:01","slug":"northern-bluegill","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/andersonminnows.com\/shop\/product\/northern-bluegill\/","title":{"rendered":"NORTHERN BLUEGILL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scientific name for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/species\/bluegill-lepomis-macrochirus\">Northern Bluegill<\/a> is Lepomis macrochirus. It is a freshwater fish species native to North America. Recreational anglers love this fish for their vibrant blue markings on the gill and bottom of its head. They are commonly found in aquatic habitats like lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/species\/bluegill-lepomis-macrochirus\">Northern Bluegill<\/a> prefer slow moving or still waters with ample vegetation. They are omnivorous and eat aquatic insects, small crustaceans, and plant matter. They are admired for their aggressive and territorial behavior, which makes them appealing as a sport fish. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/species\/bluegill-lepomis-macrochirus\">Northern Bluegill<\/a> have been introduced to various regions outside their native range, contributing to their widespread popularity in angling and aquaculture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/species\/bluegill-lepomis-macrochirus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northern Bluegill<\/span><\/a> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Lepomis macrochirus)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is known for their vibrant blue markings and aggressive and territorial behavior, making them appealing as a sport fish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>All fish are graded by width, so length is approximate.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Permits required: AZ, CT, FL, ID, NV, NM, SD, WY. 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