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Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

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Johan Heyns
Johan Heyns 10 years ago

Thanks for the answer Rick.

RickLampman
RickLampman 10 years ago

This Photo was Taken at At a Local Bird Sanctuary.. The Purpose of The Photo was to Show the Aquatic Diversity of Fresh Water Lakes .. Bluegills are A Important part of the Food Chain of Michigan Waters.. They Number in The Billions & Are Consumed by several species Terrestrial & Aquatic .. These fish were caught & Consumed by Disabled Children from a Lake that allows very Limited fishing Practices. The Disabled Children Many In Wheel Chairs were Allowed to Keep Six Bluegill each for the Shore Lunch..Most of these Children had Never Seen a Fish ... Thank you for your Comment Johan Heyns...

Lainey
Lainey 10 years ago

Maybe to eat? My family and I will catch up to that many, freeze the meat and have some delicious dinners. The limit in Indiana is 25 per boat.

Johan Heyns
Johan Heyns 10 years ago

Hi Rick, May I make the presumption that these were returned to the water after the photo? If not, can you please explain the purpose of the capture?

RickLampman
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RickLampman

Michigan, USA

Spotted on May 15, 2013
Submitted on Oct 31, 2013

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