Severe Perch Withdrawals

[fishing-addict]

I can't take it anymore, the perch are not biting in NW Iowa yet due to the screwed up weather. If anyone can lead me to some good perch fishing in MN right now I would be forever grateful. I am in serious perch withdrawal and have to catch some perch soon. PlEASE HELP!!!

[abens1078]

did you get a chance to try Silver near Ayrshire or Trumball? No gaurantees but give it a try

[woodman]

These should get your blood pumping

These were caught on Lake Bemidji. It was fun watching the kids and their cousins from Florida reel in lots of perch!

[nofishfisherman]

Northern Minnesota around the Duluth area has some great perch fishing. I usually throw them all back in the summer when I catch them becuase I am going after walleye but the perch i usually catch are hogs. Usually in the 12 inch range and fat. The lake i go to the perch tend to have little parasites in them during summer months but other lakes the perch are clean. Rice lake in Duluth I have been told is a good lake.

[fishing-addict]

I have never fished Ayrshire, do you know if anyone is having any luck? It does not say anything in the IA report. The perch haven't started on Spirit or West yet, so I have been doing a lot of walleye fishing. I am one of those people who would rather get a limit of perch on my micro-lite pole, than a limit of 3 or4 walleye.

[fishing-addict]

Woodman your a cruel man did you catch those recently?

[abens1078]

Ayrshire(Silver lake) is only worth it if you can get there in about 45 minutes or less. Its a 6' deep puddle and when they bite you are golden, when they don't its only bullheads to keep you company. I think its past its prime season by a few weeks but sometimes I hear a a little gossip when I'm home at the local pub. With the heat lately I'd probably pass on it, it would be about like a bathtub.

[PERCHJR]

All I can say is I love living in Northeast South Dakota!!!!!! And if you guys are wondering yes I am rubbing it in!!!

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD FISHING!!!

[woodman]

Fishing-Addict- Last week was an awsome week for perch. We caught the bite at the right time and now they are gone.

[icehousebob]

Woodman, Your pictures show four kids in the boat. I bet you never got a chance to wet a line. When my five were young and the fish were biting, I could just as well leave my rods home. Now they're older and they take me fishing.

[Jason Boser]

I found some dandy perch in ballcllub lake in ballclub MN

Jason

[Muddog]

You might try lake TETONKA near Waterville Mn, Last year I picked up some 10"ers. This year I have picked up some 10"ers on lake Gorman 2 lakes up stream on the Cannon River.

[woodman]

icehousebob- YOu are right on that one!

When we take the kids and their cousins or friends I am too busy untangling lines, baiting hooks, and etc. to fish. It is worth it to see the smiles and OH MY GOODNESS I HAVE A BIG ONE!

Teach them young and you have fishing partners for life!

[fishinaddict]

Ive been catching tons of perch at the dam on fountain lake with just a minnow under a bobber. Lots of small ones but Ive caught a several 10-12"ers out of there this year.

[bassman21]

Are there any decent perch lakes in the metro?

[fishing-addict]

Where is Fountain Lake?

[Mr.Perch]

Where is Fountain Lake? Albert Lea MN. Koronis by Panyesville MN has a good perch bite most of the folks there complain about pesky perch while eye fishing, me I just smile.