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-game description
This is the Wiki page for the European Perch found in Trollsporet Nature Reserve.
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.
Water Temperature
European Perch will bite when the water temperature is between 6.0°C and 28.0°C, with an ideal temperature of 15.0°C.
Ranks & Hook Sizes
| Rank | Hook Size |
|---|---|
| 👶Juvenile (0.05-0.4kg) | 10 and 9 |
| 🥉Bronze (0.4-0.9kg) | 8 and 7 |
| 🥈Silver (0.9-1.5kg) | 6 |
| 🥇Gold (1.5-2.2kg) | 5 |
| 💎Diamond (2.2-3.15kg) | 4 |
European Perch Hotspots Map
A map with known hotspots for European Perch. These are locations where Diamond European Perch have been caugth, but they don't guarantee a Diamond Rank catch. Also, other ranks of European Perch can be caught at these locations.
