The most common way to cook the fish is by frying it in a skillet. any of the products or services that are advertised on the web site. Copyright © Once caught, cleaning, gutting and cooking the bluegill is relatively simple. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Fishing for Panfish, PARTNER & LICENSEE OF THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION. . 2020 Use a fillet knife to slice all the way down the fillet. LIVESTRONG is a registered trademark of the LIVESTRONG Foundation. Move the knife along the spine, again being careful not to cut through. You consent to our cookies if you continue to use our website. "http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/4944.htm (Accessed 11/13/08), Kruse, Mike. Moreover, we do not select every advertiser or advertisement that appears on the web site-many of the Slice all the way to the fish's tail, but don't remove the skin yet. "How to Easily Filet Panfish. "Bluegill. Privacy Policy "http://www.bobberstop.com/bluegill_fishing_tips.html (Accessed 11/13/08), Higginbothom, Billy. diagnosis or treatment. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the LIVESTRONG.COM "Forage Species." Now use a clean fillet knife to get under the ribs, top to bottom, keeping the knife right under the bones, so as not to lose any of the meat. Gut the bluegill. Don't slice through. Once caught, cleaning, gutting and cooking the bluegill is relatively simple. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. "http://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/1997/05/50.htm (Accessed 11/13/08), Missouri Department of Conservation. BobberStop.com. After you cut away the skin, only the fillet remains. used as a substitute for professional medical advice, Fry in oil over medium-high heat for five minutes either side. If you angle the knife toward the head, you won't waste any of the fillet. Use a sharp knife to cut the head off, just behind the gills. "http://www.iowadnr.com/fish/iafish/blg-fish.html (Accessed 11/13/08), Information about the device's operating system, Information about other identifiers assigned to the device, The IP address from which the device accesses a client's website or mobile application, Information about the user's activity on that device, including web pages and mobile apps visited or used, Information about the geographic location of the device when it accesses a website or mobile application. When fishing for these panfish, the bluegill can be found near docks and logs and in weed-heavy waters. "Professor Bluegill. , If you keep the knife blade along the skin, you won't waste any of the fillet. "http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/custom/today/bal-to.susan06sep06,0,386694.story (Accessed 11/15/08), Schwartz, Joe. Using seasoned, crushed graham crackers and butter to cook the fish will make the dish more flavorful. She is also a licensed mental health counselor, registered nutritionist and yoga teacher. Ireland Wolfe has been writing professionally since 2009, contributing to Toonari Post, Africana Online and Winzer Insurance. "Fast and Easy Fish Cleaning Tips for Walleye, Perch, and Panfish. Using a sharp knife, make an incision in the belly of the fish, starting from the tail, and cut up to where the head was. It should not be The material appearing on LIVESTRONG.COM is for educational use only. Southern Regional Aquaculture Center.http://aquanic.org/publicat/usda_rac/efs/srac/140fs.pdf (Accessed 11/14/08), Hustad, Chris. "http://www.getlostmagazine.com/features/1999/9909fishclean/grover/grover.html (Accessed 11/13/08), Reimer, Susan. Copyright Policy "http://mdc.mo.gov/fish/sport/bluegill/mobluegill.htm (Accessed 11/13/08), Prowse, Grover. Clean the bluegill. Begin by slicing the fish from behind the gills to the backbone. advertisements are served by third party advertising companies. The LIVESTRONG Foundation and LIVESTRONG.COM do not endorse She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and Master of Arts in mental health counseling. Lay out the fish with the skin side down. Dip the bluegill in well-beaten egg or melted butter. Once caught, cleaning, gutting and cooking the bluegill is relatively simple. Fry the bluegill in a skillet. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services. Coat in mixture of crushed graham crackers, salt and lemon pepper. Make sure to remove all scales on both sides of the fish until the skin is smooth. Remove the head. Bluegills are a type of panfish that are most commonly referred to as sunfish. "Bluegill Fishing Tips. Terms of Use Someone is holding a small bluegill fish up. Don't slice through. Weird & Wacky, Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, a division of InfoSpace Holdings, LLC, a System1 Company. If you angle the knife toward the... Move the knife along the spine, again being careful not to cut through.