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Hybrid Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) Nicknames: gill, bream, brim The Hybrid Bluegill has become one of the most requested and popular game fish Fish Wagon carries. The risk of overpopulation or stunning of a pond, which is a current threat with straight Bluegill is eliminated with the Hybrid Bluegill. They are recognized by their small head and mouth and black spot at the base of the dorsal (back) fin and plain black gill flap. The Hybrid Bluegill is the result of crossing a male Bluegill and a female Green Sunfish. This produces a male to female ration of approximately 90-95% male. Stocking the hybrid bluegill is a wise decision, since this lessens the chance of overpopulation of bluegill in your pond. The result is a very strong, aggressive fish which will grow 3-5 times faster than the pure strain of Bluegill. The Hybrid Bluegill accepts commercial feeds readily, but unlike its parent species continues to feed during much colder water temperatures, resulting in faster growth. Because of this the Hybrid Bluegill will attain a weight of 2 to 3 pounds at maturity. Bluegill prefer to eat insects, but they sometimes eat small fish. With adequate food supply, they will reach a weight of 1-2 to 3/4 lbs/growing season. If the fish do reproduce, the second generation offspring (called F2) which is a much weaker fish, somewhat similar in appearance to the F1, seldom survive due to predation. The Hybrid Bluegill's aggressive behavior and willingness to bite the hook, makes the fish an excellent choice for recreational ponds providing hours of enjoyment.
Portions of this information was provided by literature provided by Fish Wagon and Arkansas Pondstockers. Links to other sites about Hybrid Bluegill Fish |
