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European Perch

Image of an European Perch taken from the Call of the Wild The Angler game.

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.

In the Call of the Wild: The Angler game, European Perch can be found in the following reserves:

Summary

Habitats

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

Bait & Lure Preferences

Minnow, Crankbait, Jerkbait, Shad, Bloodworm, Cheese, Bread, Redworm, Leeches, Popper, Frog, Spoon, Swimbait, Spinnerbait, Tube, Worm, Pearl Barley, Hotdog, Artificial Corn - Yellow, Boilies - Natural, Corn, Dog Biscuits, Imitation Dog Biscuits, Pellets - Regular, and Wafters - White 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:

    Bottom Lurker

  • Sun Lover:

    More active after the sun rises.

Tips for catching European Perch

Preferred Bait

The European Perch preferes Minnow as bait. If you use Minnow 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

RankHook Size
👶Juvenile10 and 9
🥉Bronze8 and 7
🥈Silver6
🥇Gold5
💎Diamond4

Frequently Asked Questions about European Perch

How to catch a Bronze European Perch in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Juvenile level European Perch in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime with a 10 and 9 hook size and using Minnow as bait.

How to catch a Bronze European Perch in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Bronze level European Perch in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime with a 8 and 7 hook size and using Minnow as bait.

How to catch a Silver European Perch in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Silver level European Perch in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime with a 6 hook size and using Minnow as bait.

How to catch a Gold European Perch in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Gold level European Perch in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime with a 5 hook size and using Minnow as bait.

How to catch a Diamond European Perch in COTW the Angler?

You can maximize your chance of catching a Diamond level European Perch in COTW the Angler by fishing during Daytime with a 4 hook size and using Minnow as bait.