Metro Jumbo Perch!

[Carp-fisher]

I caught a pretty good mess of jumbo perch on a heavily pressured metro lake today. Here's what I did:

I located an underwater point that was essentially a 10' gravel flat that extended about 80 to 100 yards out into the main lake basin. On the outer edge of the flat, there was a gradual drop off into 20 feet of water. There was an underwater weed edge at about 12 to 13 feet. I couldn't locate any perch on the flat for some reason, so I concentrated on the weed edge. The fish seemed to travel along the edge back and forth, and I'd pick up a few every 15 minutes or so. The lure/bait of choice was either of gold jigging spoon tipped with a waxworm or a 2" minnow about a foot off the bottom. The bite seemed best between 1:00 and 3:00 in the afternoon.

[BDR]

No way! I don't believe you. You'd better take me out with you so I can see for myself. Just kidding

Good report, it is very satisfying to run into the unexpected. Good job!

[mattkimk]

Acouple years ago I got into some big Perch on Clear lake up near forest lake. Huge surprise and never again repeated

[Dave B]

sounds like Calhoun.

[oil painter]

What size are we talkin here? I would be stunned if we are talking true jumbos 10+ in a metro lake if you did get into them congrats!! dont tell anyone your spot cause that will be the end of it!

[PERCHJR]

Hey Carp, are those Minnesota Jumbo's or South Dakota Jumbo's, I have fished for both and there is quite a difference!!! Just kidding, better keep that place a big secret!!!

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD FISHING!!!

[hanson]

Perch has got to be 11"-14" to be classified 'Jumbo' in my book.

10" perch is nice but still not jumbo IMO.

Anything over 14" is a monster.

[Walleye71]

Dave B,

Do you fish any lakes in Eagan/Apple Valley area?

[PERCHJR]

I agree 100% on that Hanson, it is tough nowdays to catch a true "JUMBO" but they are still around thats for sure, I have got into a few this year but there isn't many left!!! My biggest to date is a 14 1/2" so thats the size I am shooting for!!!

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD FISHING!!!

[Dave B]

No, I am a Mississippi River (Pool 2) guy. Why hit a metro lake and try and squeeze out some panfish when you can get 10 big eyes, 10 smallies, 5 drum, 5 white bass and maybe a 5-20lb catfish?

The Miss is too good of a resource to overlook.

[delmuts]

although not metro!! did you guys see the pics. in Out Door News, of the two perch a guy caught on milacs ! wow! 13 1/2 & 13 3/4 with huge bellies!