Perch

Just what can I say? We have a ton of them. They are easily caught. Sophisticated anglers turn up their noses at the thought of them. But, folks who know good eating when they find it will walk past a plate of bass to dig into a snack of perch!

5 Facts About Perch

Ontario perch, specifically the Yellow Perch, is a popular game fish found in the Great Lakes region. They are found in abundance in Lake Erie, Lake Huron, and Lake Simcoe.
Perch in Ontario usually grow to an average size of 4-10 inches, but some can reach up to 15 inches. The average weight of a mature perch is between 1-2 pounds.
Yellow Perch in Ontario are known for their distinctive yellow-gold color with dark vertical bands. They have a spiny dorsal fin and two anal fins.
Perch in Ontario spawn in the spring, usually in April or May, when water temperatures reach around 45-52 degrees Fahrenheit. They lay their eggs in long gelatinous strands on underwater vegetation and structures.
Perch are carnivorous and their diet mainly consists of small fish, insects, and crustaceans. As they grow larger, their diet shifts more towards fish. They are an important part of the food chain, serving as both predator and prey.

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