Panfish Camp
Your home base for bluegill, sunfish, and yellow perch. Simple rigs, big fun, family-friendly — and locked to panfish from here on out.
Proven Techniques Panfish
Bobber & Worm
The first fish most anglers ever caught — and still among the most effective in May and June.
Learn more →Fly Rod Poppers
2-weight rods and tiny foam poppers over bluegill beds — pure, addicting topwater action.
Learn more →Beetle Spins
1/16 oz spinner under a soft-plastic grub — the do-everything panfish lure for shoreline anglers.
Learn more →Tungsten Ice Jigs
Tiny tungsten tipped with plastic or waxworm — winter bluegill and perch destroyer.
Learn more →Bead & Dropper
Simple dropper-shot rig tipped with redworms — stacked yellow perch over summer weedlines.
Learn more →Micro-Crankbaits
1.5-inch diving baits cast parallel to docks and weed edges for giant hybrid sunfish.
Learn more →Recommended Gear Bass Pro
Seasonal Pattern
Notable Panfish Waters
Green Bay
Famous trophy perch destination — both summer and ice seasons.
Lake Winnebago
Endless bluegill, sunfish, and perch — Wisconsin's panfish super-system.
Fort Peck Reservoir
Jumbo yellow perch and giant bluegill over submerged timber.
Lake Champlain
Classic Northeast panfish fishery — bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch galore.
Farm Ponds (Anywhere)
Honest truth: the best panfish in America often live in a local farm pond you haven't asked about yet.
Community-recommended. Always check local regulations, seasons, and access rules before fishing.