Bluegill is recorded in 19 of the 21 spots within 75 minutes of Duluth. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Bluegill peaks around Duluth in April, May, June, July, August, and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Bluegill near Duluth
1. Island Lake Reservoir
Island Lake Reservoir is a 29-minute drive from downtown Duluth. Launch at Island Lake, Dam Site Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Island Lake Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 15.4 mi). Public access on Island Lake Reservoir: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 70 ft. Recorded here: Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
2. Pike Lake
Pike Lake is a 17-minute drive from downtown Duluth. Launch at Pike Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Pike Lake closest to downtown (≈ 10.1 mi). Public access on Pike Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike.
3. Caribou Lake
Caribou Lake is a 25-minute drive from downtown Duluth. Launch at Caribou Lake (E) Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Caribou Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12 mi). Public access on Caribou Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass.
4. Grand Lake
Grand Lake is a 26-minute drive from downtown Duluth. Launch at Grand Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Grand Lake closest to downtown (≈ 15.5 mi). Public access on Grand Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Brown Bullhead.
5. Chub Lake
Chub Lake is a 34-minute drive from downtown Duluth. Launch at Chub Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Chub Lake closest to downtown (≈ 19.7 mi). Public access on Chub Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Brown Bullhead.
6. Big Lake
Big Lake is a 37-minute drive from downtown Duluth. Launch at Big Lake Public Water Access Site, the public ramp on Big Lake closest to downtown (≈ 25.9 mi). Public access on Big Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, and Largemouth Bass.
