Perch Fishing Tactics and Techniques

Here are some perch fishing tactics and techniques that an angler can use on their next perch fishing adventure.

There are a number of productive perch fishing tactics and techniques that anglers can use. However, no matter how an angler fishes for perch there are two important guidelines to follow: keep the lure or bait small and use a variety of colors. Perch are not as aggressive as some other fish and generally will not strike large lures or baits. Perch can also be finicky biters preferring one color one day and a different one the next. With those two things in mind here are some fishing tactics and techniques for perch.

Perch Fishing Tactics and Techniques - Go Deep

Perch are generally found along the bottom. Lures and baits should both be allowed to fall to the bottom and then gently lifted as perch often strike on the rise. Bouncing jigs off of or near the bottom will produce perch in both open water and while ice fishing.

Perch Fishing Tactics and Techniques - Be Willing to Move

Like any fish, perch are where you find them. But, unlike other fish perch usually strike if presented a lure or bait. If an area has been fished well with a variety of colors and no perch have been caught, then move on to the next area.

Perch Fishing Tactics and Techniques - Offer Both Lures and Baits

Anglers pursuing perch would do well to fish with both lures and bait. Upon arriving at a new area, cast out the bait and then start fishing with the lure. Multiple poles rigged with different lures or different colors can also help to catch perch more quickly.

Perch Fishing Tactics and Techniques - Create a Feeding Frenzy

If all else fails, splashing the water with the tip of a fishing pole, paddle, or even rocks can draw the perch to an area as it appears that other fish are feeding. Other odd techniques that can be used include tying brightly colored pieces of cloth to an anchor line before dropping anchor, quickly dropping the anchor or other heavy object and then quickly retrieving it back up a few times, and running a boat motor loudly over an area to be fished.