In terms of availability, access, and a willingness to bite, it's hard to beat a bluegill. The species Lepomis macrochirus is widespread across the entire continent and is a popular game fish ...
This means you are likely to find active panfish in the pond. The fish shown here is a green sunfish. It is similar in size to the bluegill, but much more aggressive and tolerant to bank noise.
Another pleasant weekend led to many more fishing reports and fish photos for this time of year; that leads this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.
Anglers looking to get into ice fishing can learn about the basics and safety at a Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission intro class being held online.