Bluegill

If you're headed to Wellfleet, Nebraska with bluegill on your mind, you're in for some classic Midwestern panfishing. While Wellfleet itself is a small town, it's within easy reach of several excellent bluegill waters. Look to the smaller lakes and ponds dotting the landscape of Lincoln County; many are farm ponds and smaller impoundments that concentrate bluegill populations. Spring is prime time, as the fish move into the shallows to spawn, making them readily accessible from shore. Early mornings and late afternoons are usually best. A Nebraska fishing license is required, and remember that many of these smaller bodies of water are privately owned, so always seek permission before fishing. A simple slip bobber rig with a worm or cricket is tough to beat, but don't overlook small jigs under a bobber either. Bluegill in this region tend to be plentiful, offering consistent action.