BABY BLUE GILL ASSOCIATION
The World's Most Important Fishing Organization™
Protecting Your Right to Keep Fish That Are Clearly Too Small Since Dan Started Doing This
*Movement currently consists of Dan.
OUR SACRED MISSION
WHEREAS the bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) is a noble and dignified fish deserving of recognition regardless of its stature;
WHEREAS size limits imposed by so-called "wildlife authorities" represent an unconscionable overreach into the sovereign fishing rights of the American angler;
WHEREAS Dan has caught a lot of really small bluegills and he is keeping them and you can't stop him;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Baby Blue Gill Association shall stand as the world's foremost defender of the undersized catch — a beacon of hope for fishermen everywhere who have looked at a fish the size of a quarter and thought, "good enough."
A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER, PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER, AND SOLE MEMBER
Daniel ("Dan") is widely regarded — by himself — as the foremost authority on undersized bluegill retention in the continental United States. A visionary fisherman, tireless advocate, and the only person who has ever attended a BBGA meeting, Dan founded the Baby Blue Gill Association after a particularly productive afternoon during which he caught seventeen bluegills, none of which were remotely legal to keep, and kept all seventeen of them. "Someone had to take a stand," Dan has said, on multiple occasions, to no one in particular.
"If the fish is big enough to bite the hook, it's big enough to keep. I don't make the rules. Actually, I do. I made all the rules."
Dan laminated this himself. He is very proud of it.
THE OFFICIAL BBGA CODE OF CONDUCT
Ratified by Dan. Witnessed by Dan. Notarized by Dan (self-notarized, which is not legally valid but Dan doesn't care).
If you can see the fish, it counts.
Size limits are suggestions. Suggestions are optional.
"Catch and release" is not in our vocabulary. Or our dictionary. We removed that page.
All bluegills are the right size. Some are just more right than others.
Dan's word is final. Dan is also the only one who can challenge Dan's word.
If a game warden approaches, you were "just measuring" the fish. You are always just measuring.
The minimum size for a keepable bluegill is whatever size the bluegill you just caught is.
Dan's Catches
Photographic & Video Evidence of Dan's Achievements
The following media has been certified authentic by Dan. Dan certifies all of his own media.
(No fish were released in the making of this gallery.)
"The One That Didn't Get Away (Because Dan Wouldn't Let It)"
August 23, 2026Exhibit A. Dan's finest hour. The fish is approximately the size of a Dorito. Dan is extremely proud.
More evidence of Dan's achievements coming soon.
Dan is out fishing right now, probably.
More evidence of Dan's achievements coming soon.
Dan is out fishing right now, probably.
More evidence of Dan's achievements coming soon.
Dan is out fishing right now, probably.
MEDIA POLICY: All photos and videos in this gallery are the exclusive intellectual property of Dan. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Authorized use requires Dan's permission. Dan gives permission to everyone. Dan just wants people to see his fish.
BBGA Hall of Fame
Honoring the Tiniest, Most Illegal Fish in History
These fish were too small to keep. Dan kept them anyway. They will never be forgotten.
(Inductees selected by Dan. Voting was unanimous. Dan was the only voter.)
"Sir Floppington III"
Dan: "This fish changed my life. I knew right then I had to start the BBGA."
"Lil' Chompers"
Dan: "Lil' Chompers had more heart than any fish I've ever seen. Kept him."
"The Invisible One"
Dan: "I saw it. It was there. It was beautiful. I kept it."
"Captain Tiny"
Dan: "Freedom means keeping whatever fish you want. That's in the Constitution. Probably."
"Lil' Stinker"
Dan: "Some people said I should let this one go. Those people are no longer my friends."
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Hall of Fame fish were kept in full accordance with BBGA regulations. They were not kept in accordance with any other regulations. The BBGA does not recognize any other regulations.
APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP
Join the Most Exclusive Fishing Organization in the World*
*Exclusivity is relative. Dan has never turned anyone away. Dan has also never received an application.
Membership is free. Dan will personally review your application. Dan has never rejected anyone. Dan has also never received an application from anyone other than himself. You could be the second member. Dan would be so happy.