First blue gill (I think)

[tundraboy]

I caught a few of these last weekend. They are not supposed to be where I caught them. Just need a hand identifying if you folks would take a look and let me know. These are the 2 pics I got of what I think are blue gills.


Ive had a blast chasing the sun fish(pumpkin seed i think) this year. Never caught one through the ice until this season.

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These things are killing my crappy jigs. Its non stop action, and when I bring the wifeand put a small piece of live worm on her jig its pricless.

[dylan8351]

Nice looking fish. You are correct that the top two pictures are bluegill and the last two are pumpkinseed. Nice seeds at that!

[tundraboy]

Thanks dylan, this place is plugged with the seeds. Im going to do some searching to see what I can find for bigger blue gills. What is the average size for these? What is considered a slab or big one?

[snowman6902]

Are those from the honey hole or a different spot?

[surflizard]

Well done Tundraboy, nice gills and seeds !

[dylan8351]

Thanks dylan, this place is plugged with the seeds. Im going to do some searching to see what I can find for bigger blue gills. What is the average size for these? What is considered a slab or big one?

Size depends on the lake. For most places I fish, I would say that 7-9" is average. When they hit 10" you are getting into quality fish. Good luck and keep the pictures coming!

[snowman6902]

Way to get at them TB

[tundraboy]

Thanks for the answers to my questions. Snowman it was the honey hole. Thats pretty exciting,a by catch that is worth catching lol

[snowman6902]

Sweet deal! 2 for 1!

[Jig Man]

It looks to me in the 2 sunfish picture the one in front is a redear. They don't have as much yellow, the pectoral fins are longer than gills and pumpkinseed and they tend to grow thick bodied. Thanks for sharing the photos.

[tundraboy]

jigman, you think that those are two different types of sun fish? These are all new to me. Any input is welcome. Thanks.

[Jig Man]

I can't be positive but pumkinseeds normally have a lot more yellow. You can confirm it by the pectoral fins. The redear have longer pectorals. Some lakes have all three being gills, seeds and redear. It may even being a cross. Nice fish either way