» For the exoatmospheric nuclear test, refer to Bluegill (nuclear test). The Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)'s a species of freshwater fish sometimes referred to as bream, brim, or copper nose. It's a member of the sunfish family (family Centrarchidae) of order Perciformes. It's native to a wide area of North America, from Québec to northern Mexico, and has been widely transplanted to stock game fish for anglers. It's commonly fished in Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, and Louisiana,… (More on Bluegill)