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Bluegill (Bream) Caught in Alabama

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Bluegill over 1 pounds or 10 inches may qualify for a Master Angler Certificate.
Bluegill over 2 pounds or 13 inches may qualify for a Trophy Angler Certificate.

 

 


Dr. Lovell lands a bluegill typical of Chambers County Lake by using a fly rod and popping bug.

 


This classic-looking young bluegill was caught at Lake Howard near Sylacauga.

coppernose bluegill
This coppernose bluegill was caught by Brandie McLain, age 11, from a Montgomery County pond. 

Matt knows where to fish and how to dress.
Here is one angler that knows where to fish and how to dress.

Lake Howard bluegill
This bluegill was caught at Lake Howard near Sylacauga.

 Bluegill from Yates Lake
Jon Hornsby caught this bluegill from Yates Lake in June of 2008. It is probably a female.


This dark bluegill was caught by Reid Duvall at Jordan Lake.

Graves Lovell and Damon Abernethy enjoy some good old bream fishing.
These bluegill came from a Mongomery County pond.


Bluegill (bream) caught from a Tallapoosa pond looks like a male.

 

Chris Greene holds a darkly colored bluegill caught on the lower Coosa River.
Chris Greene holds a darkly colored bluegill caught on the lower Coosa River, July 11, 2008.

  Matt catches a nice pretty bluegill in Auburn.
Coppernose bluegill are a popular strain with many pondowners.

Benjamin Daughtry, age 4, catches a bluegill.
Benjamin Daughtry, age 4, enjoys catching a fish from an Alabama pond.

Donte's first fish was caught in 2006.
Donte's first fish is a bluegill.

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