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Coppernose Bluegill Juveniles

Why Choose Our Coppernose Bluegill?

• Top-Quality Bloodline: Our Coppernose Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus purpurescens) also known as Copper Nose Bream,  produce jumbo-sized females with a massive reproductive rate, providing an excellent forage base for predators.
• Prolific Reproduction: Superior to minnows and other forage fish, ensuring a steady supply of food for your pond’s predator fish.
• Essential Forage Base: Sold at in groups of 75, these Coppernose Bluegill are ideal for sustaining a healthy, balanced pond ecosystem.

Stocking Guidelines:

• For Panfish-Focused Ponds: Stock 100 to 300 per acre—lower than typical rates, ideal for supplementing existing populations and introducing a strong bloodline.
• For Newly Established Ponds: Contact us to determine the optimal stocking number if Coppernose Bluegill will serve as the primary forage fish for predators like largemouth bass and hybrid striped bass.

Ensure Pond Success:

A healthy, reproducing population of Coppernose Bluegill is key to supporting angling activities and predator pressure.

Need Help?

• Contact us for personalized stocking recommendations and support.

Geographic Availability:

Currently available in AL, CO (*East of the continental divide), FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, NE, NJ, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA and WV.

Shipping & Delivery:

For orders received during pre-ordering, we will reach out to discuss the timeline to delivery. UNLESS ON PRE-ORDER, Coppernose Bluegill are shipped on Monday evening via priority overnight and arrive by 12:00pm (noon) on Tuesday.

Please review our Shipping and Delivery Policy for more details.

Upgrade Your Pond Today

Invest in Coppernose Bluegill to create a thriving, balanced ecosystem that supports both predators and this ultimate sport-panfish.