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European Perch fishing

Perca fluviatilis

About European Perch

The striped favourite. Hunts in shoals by day and gathers around reefs, jetties and drop-offs.

Typical size: Usually 15-35 cm, big ones over 40 cm. Record (approx.): ≈ 3 kg.

Season, time and habitat

Best season

Jun-Sep

Best time

Day

Habitat

Lake, River

Lures and baits that work

Soft-plastic jig Let the jig sink to the bottom and work it with small lifts and pauses. Stay in contact with the line; takes usually come on the drop.

Spinner Reel just fast enough to keep the blade spinning from the off. Work it along weed edges, rocks and current seams, shallow or deep.

Spoon Cast out and retrieve at a steady pace so the spoon flashes and wobbles. Vary the speed and let it flutter down between turns.

Float bait Bait with worm, maggot or corn and set the float so the bait hovers just above the bottom. Strike when the float goes under.

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch European Perch?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows in the day are usually day.

What lures and baits work for European Perch?

Effective methods for European Perch include Soft-plastic jig, Spinner, Spoon and Float bait.

Where can you catch European Perch?

European Perch is most often found in lake, river. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.