After two or three warm, sunny days in early June with high humidity, bluegills will nearly always move to the beds. But just because it's spawning time doesn't mean the bluegills are always willing to bite. Bluegills feed most aggressively in the early-morning and late-evening hours.

What's the best time of day to catch bluegill?

The best time to catch bluegills is the 2.5-hour window from 4:30 to 7:00 pm usually slowing down an hour prior to sunset. There are some caveats to this rule but it is a great guideline to follow to maximize your time on the water.

Do bluegills bite when its cold?

Many Natural State fishermen believe bluegills quit biting when the water gets cold, so fishing for these delicious fish is fruitless. Fortunately, that's untrue. Bluegills actually stay active throughout the cold months, and this is a great time of year to catch dozens if you use the proper fishing tactics.