European Perch

This is the Wiki page for the European Perch found in Trollsporet Nature Reserve.

Description

European Perch is a predatory fish species of the Percidae family, found in freshwater basins and slow-moving rivers, deep lakes and ponds.

Perch are distinguished by green bodies with dark vertical bars and red fins.

Adult Perch also have a hump between the head and dorsal fin. European Perch usually weigh from 0.5 to 1kg (1.1to 2.2lb), with unique specimen sometimes reaching a weight of up to 2kg (4lb).

Fully grown Perch feed mostly on invertebrates and other fish.

Summary

Habitats

European Perch can be found in Shallow Pond, Deep Pond, Lake Shore, and Shallow Lake.

Bait & Lure Preferences

Shad, Jerkbait, Crankbait, Minnow, Cheese, Bread, Redworm, Spoon, Leeches, Popper, Frog, Swimbait, Grub, Spinner, Spinnerbait, Bloodworm, Tube, Worm, Pearl Barley, Hotdog, Artificial Corn – Yellow, Boilies – Natural, Corn, Wafters – White, Dog Biscuits, Imitation Dog Biscuits, Pellets – Regular, can be used to lure and catch European Perch in COTW the Angler.

Traits

The European Perch has the following traits:

• Aggressive:

  Goes directly for a strike without nibbling.

• Bottom Lurker:

  Prefers swimming closer to the bottom.

• Sun Lover:

  More active after the sun rises.

Tips for catching European Perch

Preferred Bait

The European Perch preferes Shad as bait. If you use Shad you have the best chance of cathing a European Perch.

Time of Day

The best time for catching a European Perch is during Daytime.

Ranks & Hook Sizes