What is a hybrid bluegill?

What is a hybrid bluegill?

A hybrid bluegill is a cross between a male bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) and a female sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus).

Are hybrid bluegill good for a pond?

Hybrids are great for small ponds with a goal to grow 1-pound sunfish–fast. They are not a forage species and should not be stocked in lakes managed for bass. This brightly-colored, greenish panfish has hot-orange rimmed fins, is aggressive, and readily consumes fish food.

How fast do hybrid bluegill grow in a pond?

“The hybrid bluegill grow faster; a condition called ‘hybrid vigor,’ “Fleming said. “And they can get to 2 pounds.” One-year-old fish can reach 8 inches in length, and the fish reach sexual maturity at 5 inches.

How long does it take for bluegill to mature?

Age: Like most fish, bluegill can take several years before they reach their full size. Because the average bluegill lives to be from 4 to 11 years of age, you will likely have a range of different sized bluegill in your pond over time.

How often do you feed bluegill?

This is the time when the water is typically the warmest and will elicit the best feeding response from the bluegill. Typically, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. is the best time to feed. Feeding duration of 6 to 10 seconds is usually adequate. Feeding only once daily will allow you to check and fill feeders every other week.

How do you grow bluegill fast?

To raise big bluegill, we want numerous small bass eradicating one to three-inch bluegill. Surviving adults will grow bigger and faster with less competition for feed. A few bass may reach 14 to 16-inches, but not many due to a limited food chain. If you catch a larger one, move it to your bass lake.

Can bluegill survive in a pond?

Bluegill in a healthy pond can live up to 11 years of age, but typically they live 4-6 years. If your pond is over-run with Bluegill they can deplete their own food chain. If your pond has skinny or short Bluegill, feeding 1/8″ high protein pellets (41% protein) will allow them to recover.