How to find and catch perch in spring and summer!

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How deep do you fish for perch?

In shallow lakes, perch might spend the summer in 15-20ft/4.5-6m of water, while in deeperones, they'll gather around submerged islands, rocky shoals and points in water 20-30ft/6-9m deep, sometimes more. Finding a soft mud bottom may help you score.

Where do perch like to hang out?

Perch are typically a schooling fish, which move from place to place seeking food sources. When found, they like to thrive in the bottom portion of the water column, especially at or near the bottom of the lake or river.

What do perch eat for bait?

Luckily, perch are not picky eaters, especially when they're in a feeding frenzy. If you like to use live bait to attract fish, your choices are many: small minnows, insect larvae (think maggots), night crawlers, wax worms and grubs. Perch also go for cut bait like crayfish meat and perch eyes.