When Do Bluegill Spawn?
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Many panfish anglers all over the US wonder what time of year bluegill typically spawn.
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The bluegill's spawning season begins sometime during mid or late spring and can stretch until late summer or early fall.
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The peak of the bluegill spawn is usually sometime in June or July.
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The spawning commences in water temperatures of 65 to 80F.
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Bluegill spawn in extremely shallow water with an average depth of around 3 to 5 feet.
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You will most likely find them in shallow areas close to open and deeper water or in protective bay areas.
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Bluegill typically prefer two types of bottom for spawning:
gravel and sand
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