What is the best depth for perch fishing?

Even though, at times, it is possible to find perch in the surface, it is my experience that it is most effective to look for them in the deep parts of the lakes. - I usually target the drop offs, where I can fish the fly effectively down to about five to six meters of depth.

What is the best depth to catch perch?

They prefer the weed and sand flats and a lot of times they are in the six to nine foot depth range.

What is the best time to fish for perch?

Perch will feed all year round, but autumn and winter are the best times. Even in the coldest weather, Perch will oblige. Perch fishing with prawns has become an almost guaranteed way to catch them.

How old is a 2lb perch?

The Perch that turn to a fish diet grow very quickly and soon grow larger than their siblings, taking increasingly larger fish in their diet. Within 4-years, such fish can reach 2lb in weight.

What are the best conditions for perch fishing?

We have identified that calm conditions are by far the better choice as this is normally associated with a high barometer. Stable conditions have the water below the surface clear and still which is more to perch's liking. A high rising lake or at least a steady water level has proven to be best.

Life of the Yellow Perch and How to Fish for Perch

What time of year are perch the biggest?

March to early April, they're at their heaviest before spawning in April.

What is the best rig for perch?

Is perch a good fish to eat?

On average a 3-once portion of ocean perch has about 75 calories, 13 grams of protein, and less than 1 gram of fat. It's also a good source of Thiamin, Niacin and Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus and Selenium. This fish is delicious when baked or grilled, and should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145° F.

What is a decent size perch?

12 inch is a good size. But there are some 14, 15-inch perch. This size perch tastes better.

Can I fish for perch all year round?

Perch are one of the few predator species we can genuinely target all year round, so I will try to cover how my approach changes through out the seasons across different venues.

What bait do perch like best?

You can catch perch on just about any bait, live or artificial, as long as the size is geared to the size of the fish. The most common and probably most effective bait for early-season perch is a small minnow fished on a plain hook or a light jig head, with or without a float.

What size hook for perch?

A popular set-up for surfperch includes two #4 or #2 hooks, some swivels and a pyramid sinker.

Where do big perch hide?

As a predatory fish, they can be found in almost any water. Smaller perch are very common and tend to stay close to the nearside bank but if you want to target the big ones, then you probably want to take a look in the centre of canals, reservoirs or at your local commercial fishery.

How to target a bigger perch?

You can fish 20g jig heads with 5” soft plastics and big perch will hit them – as many a pike angler has discovered. I would reach for a 3-4” paddle tail most of the time when targeting larger perch. Perch size is not determined by the size of the water, but correlates with it as larger waters often hold more baitfish.

How far off the bottom for perch?

Perch feed near the bottom, and even when inactive typically stay deep. If you are more than about 6 inches off the bottom you are probably too shallow most of the time. My favorite rig for targeting Perch is a 1/32oz jig head tipped with a small plastic like a glow worm, grub, or 1" Berkeley power tube.

How big is the biggest perch ever caught?

Weighing in at 89.5 lbs.

What is the tastiest fish in the world?

Salmon. There is no doubt that salmon is the most popular and best-tasting fish on this list. It is also a healthy fish. There is a discussion about whether wild or farmed salmon is the better choice.

What is better, cod or perch?

Perch contains a higher concentration of omega-3, monounsaturated, and saturated fats than cod. Both of them are carb-free. Perch has a higher mineral content than cod; however, cod contains twice the quantity of selenium. Both fishes have an equal amount of Vitamin B1.

What do perch eat the most?

The perch is a medium-sized fish with a characteristic humped shape. A predator, the perch feeds on invertebrates, crayfish and other fish.

What pound line should I use for perch?

Perch Fishing Rig and Setup

Light-weight, braided line for the castability and sensitivity. 6-pound or 8-pound test is recommended. An 8-pound fluorocarbon leader for a subtle and finesse presentation.

What size sinker for perch rig?

We typically use 1oz and 1.5 oz weights on Lake Erie but do occasionally downsize when fishing shallow water or have glass calm days. On inland lakes, we typically use 3/8 and 1/2 oz. Bottom current varies each day, which can also change the amount of weight required to stay straight up and down.