I highly recommend a new book from the American Fisheries Society - " Bluegills Biology and Behavior " . It is an outstanding compilation on BG from hundreds of studies as well as the author's (Stephen Spotte) own work. A few others may have this book and can comment more. I have found no chart on the question but here is some info. Please note WRT the question the part underlined by me. There is much more in the book including north to south differences WRT growth and mortality. You should check on AFS and the book - you don't have to be a member to buy the book ($ 35).

Growth in BG is to a large extent dependant on water temps. Best growth is at the optimal temp with growth continuing towards the upper temp limit. As the water cools metabolism slows as does feeding and growth. Because water temps are different from place to place growth histories are widely different. There are other factors as well like food available at the right time and size , spawning activities and population dynamics (crowding).









Last edited by ewest; 09/26/07 09:05 AM.