NOW AVAILABLE 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 based on box capacity, 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, AR, 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 - Thursday via priority overnight and arrive by 12:00pm (noon) on Tuesday. Please review our Shipping and Delivery Policy for more details.
