| Perch (Perca
fluvialtilis) |
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"Perch and Stickleback" from
a painting by David Miller |
Features: |
Perch are easily
identified by their olive green colour and the distinctive
vertical black stripes on their flanks. The pectoral fin,
pelvic and tail fin are reddish in colour. |
| Spawning: |
Perch can mature
at two years of age. Spawning takes place in early April to
mid-May on aquatic weeds or submerged bushes or tree branches.
Egg size is 2 - 2.5 mm. |
| Fecundity: |
The number of
eggs produced by adults is circa 45,000 eggs/kg. |
| Longevity
(age): |
Perch live for
about 12 years. |
| Diet: |
Perch are fish
eaters but they also feed on aquatic insects. |
| Best
Angling Methods: |
Float fishing,
ledgering and spinning. |
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Best
Baits: |
Maggots, worms,
casters, a selection of small spinners, spoons and plugs and
occasionally small dead fish for big specimens. |
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Specimen
Weight: |
1.4 kg (3lbs) |
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