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Perch
(Flavescens, fluviatilis and shrenkii)
Perch is a common name for several types of fish species; yellow perch (perca flavescens), European perch (perca fluviatilis) and balkharsh perch (perca schrenkii). They are freshwater fish that are carnivorous, and commonly found in lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Their diet consist of shellfish (crayfish), small fish and (depending on their size) aquatic insects. They are a very popular fish among anglers and many other fish that resemble them are called perch, but these other fish are actually members of another genera. Perch swim in schools and tend to be most active at dawn and dusk when feeding.
You
can identify a yellow perch by its brass-colored body with distinct
green-olive, triangular shaped bars that run vertically along its body.
Perch are carnivorous fish most commonly found in small ponds, lakes, streams, or rivers. These fish feed on smaller fish, shellfish, or insect larvae, but can be caught with nearly any bait. They commonly spawn during the spring, when the females lay strings of eggs in covered areas such as near branches or underwater plants. Even though Perch can be found all over the world, they are most likely found in the Great Lakes, especially Lake Erie. Perch are popular sport fish species. They put up a fight, and they are good eating. They can be caught with a variety of methods, including float fishing, lure fishing and legering. The best way is to use a small hook and cast into the weeds just before the drop off. When fishing with bait, the angler will want to have a disgorger; perch are notorious for swallowing the hook, and will need aid of a disgorger or forceps for unhooking. In many parts of the world, they are also a favourite species among ice fishermen. They will take a variety of baits, including minnows, worms, maggots, goldfish, pieces of raw bacon, and softshell crayfish, but seem to prefer small fish, lobworms, red maggots, and lures. Fly fishing for perch using patterns that imitate small fry or invertebrates can be successful. The record weight for this fish in Britain is 6 lb 3 oz, and in America 6 lb 4 oz.
Perch
grow to around 5 lb or more, but the most common fish to be caught
are around 1 lb or less, and anything over 2 lb is considered a prize catch. How To Catch Perch
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