Uploaded October 2016 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
I’ve made bluegill tacos before, but I hit on a new bluegill taco recipe that made me salivate. It looks perfect for my low-carb diet too. I have all the ingredients except one. can you guess which one? You’re right, the fish! Let’s go catch them! See the fishing tackle used, info about the lake, the recipe, and much more in the notes below.
Bluegill Tacos Recipe
Recipe inspired by the one found here: liveoutdoors.com/fishing/108942-blue-gill-tacos-for-ice-fishing-season
1 tsp lemon pepper
¼ tsp of salt
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
4 TBS lime juice
1½ LBS bluegill fillets, cut into ½ inch strips
4 to 6 low-carb or flour tortillas
1. Combine lemon pepper, salt, garlic and onion powders, lime juice, and fish strips in a plastic freezer bag and shake. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. Grill or broil fish on a non-stick surface (cooking spray works too), 4 to 6 minutes on each side, until flaky.
3. Fill tortillas with fish and garnish with guacamole taco garnish recipe below.
Guacamole Taco Fixings
2 Large Avocados (peeled and pitted)
½ teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of ground pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ large sweet onion chopped
1 teaspoon of lime juice
10-12 cherry tomatoes sliced into 4 pieces each
4 oz. can of chopped chile peppers
2 TBS. of sour cream (optional)
12 sprigs cilantro chopped (optional)
Directions:
In a medium bowl mash avocados with a fork.
Add all other ingredients and mix well.
THE BAIT: was a 1/32 ounce lead jig head with mealworms purchased from a country convenience store. The bobber is unkown, 2 inches in diameter.
THE SPINNING REEL: is a Pflueger Trion GX-5. This model is no longer made.
THE SPINNING ROD: is a tiny Daiwa SMC401ULFS Spinmatic-C SpinRod (4- Feet, Ultra Light, 1 Piece, 1-4 pound line test recommended). It can be found on Amazon, Fish USA, and other places.
THE LINE: the spinning reel line is SpiderWire, Ultracast, Invisi-Braid in 10 pound test, 2 pound monofilament equivalent.
THE BOAT: is a Bass Hunter I ordered from Bass Pro Shops about 12 years ago. They no longer sell it. Also, this model is no longer available, but newer models like it are still sold. Check here: sportsmansguide.com/product/index/bass-hunter-ex-96-boat?a=670576&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=WX2*0186929000000&gclid=COz4v7CNocsCFQmQaQod_-EG4g
THE LAKE:
The lake is called Lake Ketchabigwon (named by native Americans). It is almost 6 acres and is located in NE Ohio. It sits on 37 acres of property. The lake is private.
FISH IN THE LAKE:
largemouth bass, bluegill, white crappie, black crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, and grass carp
WHY KEEP SMALL BASS:
We had biologists come out and do an electroshock survey of the lake. They found too many small, stunted bass. Their advice was to remove all bass under 12 inches, and to release the bigger ones. This rule is usually the opposite in large public lakes.
WHY I DON’T FISH FOR CATFISH:
Yes, there are channel catfish in the lake but I’m not knowledgable about how to fish for them. Rigging for them is confusing to me. Also, I don’t enjoy sitting and waiting for a bite. It seems boring.
LARGEST FISH CAUGHT: The biggest was a grass carp I hooked and managed to beach. It weighed over 30 pounds. Next was a channel cat (accidentally caught while bass fishing) of 10 pounds. The larges crappie was 14½ inches and weighed 2 LBS and 1 oz. I did not measure the largest bluegill, but it had to be at least 10 inches. Finally, my largest bass was 6¾ pounds caught here at Lake Ketchabigwon.
VIDEOGRAPHY:
The principal camera is my iPhone 6s Plus on a tripod. I also use an iPhone 5s as a close-up, counter-top camera when cooking. It is mounted on a small tripod. I use a Rhode microphone indoors to help lessen the echo. The video is edited on my MacBook Pro using Final Cut Pro X.
THE BACKGROUND MUSIC: was titled “Mariachi 6.” It was purchased from pond5.com.
LEARN HOW TO FILLET A FISH HERE: youtu.be/KgiGqlrB0LM
I’ve made bluegill tacos before, but I hit on a new bluegill taco recipe that made me salivate. It looks perfect for my low-carb diet too. I have all the ingredients except one. can you guess which one? You’re right, the fish! Let’s go catch them! See the fishing tackle used, info about the lake, the recipe, and much more in the notes below.
Bluegill Tacos Recipe
Recipe inspired by the one found here: liveoutdoors.com/fishing/108942-blue-gill-tacos-for-ice-fishing-season
1 tsp lemon pepper
¼ tsp of salt
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
4 TBS lime juice
1½ LBS bluegill fillets, cut into ½ inch strips
4 to 6 low-carb or flour tortillas
1. Combine lemon pepper, salt, garlic and onion powders, lime juice, and fish strips in a plastic freezer bag and shake. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. Grill or broil fish on a non-stick surface (cooking spray works too), 4 to 6 minutes on each side, until flaky.
3. Fill tortillas with fish and garnish with guacamole taco garnish recipe below.
Guacamole Taco Fixings
2 Large Avocados (peeled and pitted)
½ teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of ground pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ large sweet onion chopped
1 teaspoon of lime juice
10-12 cherry tomatoes sliced into 4 pieces each
4 oz. can of chopped chile peppers
2 TBS. of sour cream (optional)
12 sprigs cilantro chopped (optional)
Directions:
In a medium bowl mash avocados with a fork.
Add all other ingredients and mix well.
THE BAIT: was a 1/32 ounce lead jig head with mealworms purchased from a country convenience store. The bobber is unkown, 2 inches in diameter.
THE SPINNING REEL: is a Pflueger Trion GX-5. This model is no longer made.
THE SPINNING ROD: is a tiny Daiwa SMC401ULFS Spinmatic-C SpinRod (4- Feet, Ultra Light, 1 Piece, 1-4 pound line test recommended). It can be found on Amazon, Fish USA, and other places.
THE LINE: the spinning reel line is SpiderWire, Ultracast, Invisi-Braid in 10 pound test, 2 pound monofilament equivalent.
THE BOAT: is a Bass Hunter I ordered from Bass Pro Shops about 12 years ago. They no longer sell it. Also, this model is no longer available, but newer models like it are still sold. Check here: sportsmansguide.com/product/index/bass-hunter-ex-96-boat?a=670576&pm2d=CSE-SPG-15-PLA&utm_medium=PLA&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=CI&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=WX2*0186929000000&gclid=COz4v7CNocsCFQmQaQod_-EG4g
THE LAKE:
The lake is called Lake Ketchabigwon (named by native Americans). It is almost 6 acres and is located in NE Ohio. It sits on 37 acres of property. The lake is private.
FISH IN THE LAKE:
largemouth bass, bluegill, white crappie, black crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish, and grass carp
WHY KEEP SMALL BASS:
We had biologists come out and do an electroshock survey of the lake. They found too many small, stunted bass. Their advice was to remove all bass under 12 inches, and to release the bigger ones. This rule is usually the opposite in large public lakes.
WHY I DON’T FISH FOR CATFISH:
Yes, there are channel catfish in the lake but I’m not knowledgable about how to fish for them. Rigging for them is confusing to me. Also, I don’t enjoy sitting and waiting for a bite. It seems boring.
LARGEST FISH CAUGHT: The biggest was a grass carp I hooked and managed to beach. It weighed over 30 pounds. Next was a channel cat (accidentally caught while bass fishing) of 10 pounds. The larges crappie was 14½ inches and weighed 2 LBS and 1 oz. I did not measure the largest bluegill, but it had to be at least 10 inches. Finally, my largest bass was 6¾ pounds caught here at Lake Ketchabigwon.
VIDEOGRAPHY:
The principal camera is my iPhone 6s Plus on a tripod. I also use an iPhone 5s as a close-up, counter-top camera when cooking. It is mounted on a small tripod. I use a Rhode microphone indoors to help lessen the echo. The video is edited on my MacBook Pro using Final Cut Pro X.
THE BACKGROUND MUSIC: was titled “Mariachi 6.” It was purchased from pond5.com.
LEARN HOW TO FILLET A FISH HERE: youtu.be/KgiGqlrB0LM
