How to Find and Catch Pre-Spawn Buegills?

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Catching pre-spawn gills can be lots of fun, but how exactly do you fish for them this time of year?

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Finding pre-spawn bluegill is fairly easy: look for shallow flats with gravel and sand bottoms!

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Target areas with cover, as that's where the bigger females hang out before moving into the nest areas.

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Use a light or ultralight spinning setup and fish with small lures or live baits.

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PRO TIP: Nightcrawlers are a very popular bait choice for bluegill during the spawning season.

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Get even more helpful tips on how to catch pre-spawn gills via the link below!

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