Lepomis macrochirus
Ohio's most abundant panfish — found in every county and perfect for beginners.
Bluegill are found in every Ohio county and are often the first fish a young angler catches. Farm ponds, state park lakes, and community fishing areas all hold bluegill. They’re excellent eating and great fun on ultralight tackle. The bed fishing period in June-July is peak bluegill season.
2 lakes in our directory have bluegill — sorted by size.
Find lakes, guides, and bait shops for your next bluegill fishing trip in Ohio.
Explore Lakes Find a Guide Bait & TackleRegulations shown are statewide defaults. Some waters have special regulations — always check the current Ohio DNR regulations before fishing. An Ohio fishing license is required for ages 16+.