Perch Fishing From Shore / Summer River Fishing For Perch / Michigan River Fishing

Michigan river fishing is my thing but river fishing for perch is not something I've ever done before this day for lack of opportunity. As luck has it I was exploring a new stretch of river searching for dog fish and pike when I caught a nice perch on a #4 Mepps spinner. Naturally the thought of more perch brought me back 2 days later equipped to do some legit perch fishing from shore with my slip bobber and night crawlers. As I expected it resulted in catching more summer river perch! Michigan river fishing is my favorite and I've been fishing more new Michigan rivers this summer and expanding my list of fishing spots. This is what happens when you expand you horizons. Finding the fish is half the battle then figuring out what they want for a presentation is step 2. I knew I would find these summer river perch with a slip bobber and a worm. If you have ever wondered what is the best bait for perch or how do you rig for perch fishing I hope this video gets you pointed in the right direction for your quest for perch.

Perch is a common name for fish of the genus Perca, freshwater gamefish belonging to the family Percidae. The perch, of which three species occur in different geographical areas, lend their name to a large order of vertebrates: the Perciformes, from the Greek: πέρκη (perke), simply meaning perch, and the Latin forma meaning shape. Many species of freshwater gamefish more or less resemble perch, but belong to different genera. In fact, the exclusively saltwater-dwelling red drum is often referred to as a red perch, though by definition perch are freshwater fish. Though many fish are referred to as perch as a common name, to be considered a true perch, the fish must be of the family Percidae.

The yellow perch (P. flavescens), smaller and paler than the European perch, is found in North America. In northern areas, it is sometimes referred to as the lake perch. This species is prized for its food quality and has often been raised in hatcheries and introduced into areas in which it is not native. Yellow perch are almost identical in appearance to European perch, but have a more yellow coloring. These fish typically only reach a size of about 38 cm (15 in) and 1 kg (2 lb 3 oz).

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. Perch have a wide distribution throughout the world, and are very plentiful in the Great Lakes, especially Lake Erie.

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