| When it comes to fishing, there are many types | | | | the best luck when fishing for perch near the |
| of fish out there to keep the angler happy and | | | | bottom of the water because this is where they |
| busy. One favorite of avid anglers is the perch. | | | | tend to stay the most. However, occasionally |
| They are most sought after for their delicious | | | | they can be found in any depth depending on |
| flavor but they also pose a challenge to catch so | | | | where you are fishing. Perch travel in groups or |
| many sport fishermen love them for this reason. | | | | schools and do move around a lot even though |
| Perch fishing is a great way for families to spend | | | | they will usually stay close to their home area. |
| time together because they are easy even for | | | | How to Catch Perch |
| children to catch. Due to their smaller size most | | | | If you want to know how to catch perch, you |
| children can reel them in easy by themselves. | | | | need to treat it just like any other type of fish. |
| Before you can set out fishing for perch of your | | | | It's important to know where the fish are, what |
| own, it helps to know as much as possible about | | | | bait to use and what types of other equipment to |
| the type of perch, the conditions they enjoy and | | | | use. |
| what the best methods of catching them are. | | | | So when it comes to using bait to catch your |
| Here's some information to get you started. | | | | perch, what should you go for? Some of the best |
| Different Types of Perch | | | | baits to use to catch perch include small minnows, |
| There are many different types of perch. Some | | | | insects and worms. Minnows and insects normally |
| of them include: | | | | work the best when you are trolling for perch or |
| Yellow perch | | | | drift-fishing. It really doesn't matter which bait you |
| Ringed perch | | | | use because perch will strike at just about |
| Sun perch | | | | anything so, it's up to the individual fisherman and |
| Black perch | | | | what they prefer to use. You can also use |
| Perch are only about 7-9 inches in length and are | | | | artificial bait as long as it is presented correctly |
| typically only caught for the purpose of eating | | | | but many anglers say they usually have better |
| because of their delicious taste. Some of the best | | | | luck with live bait. |
| places in the United States to fish for perch are | | | | The perch is a heavy striker especially when they |
| the Great Lakes, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and | | | | are really hungry so most any type of bait will |
| even Kansas, Utah, Iowa and Indiana. Perch are | | | | attract them. However, you will find that when |
| also found in bodies of water in Canada. | | | | fishing for perch with artificial lures, the |
| Some of the best places within these bodies of | | | | three-ways, leadheads, jigheads and spinner- rigs |
| water to find perch are harbors, boat docks, | | | | are the most popular tackle to use because they |
| breakwaters and also inland lakes. You will have | | | | seem to get best results. |