Characteristics
According to Maryland&039;s Department of Natural Resources, white perch may reach a mature length of 19 inches. However, white perch are most commonly caught around 7 to 10 inches, weighing eight ounces to a pound. These fish are silvery in appearance and frequently have dark longitudinal lines that run all along their bodies. They are often mistaken for striped bass. Additional, identifying features of white perch are a lower jaws extending slightly outwards and three protruding spines within their dorsal fins. In addition, white perch do not have teeth.
Use of Bait
According to southernmarylandfishing.com, adult white perch eat insects, zooplankton, crustaceans, shrimp, crabs, worms, small fish and fish eggs from other species. While fishing in the Chesapeake Bay, the best baits for white perch are bloodworms, although, shrimp, minnows and even earthworms are highly effective when employed in certain situations. When fishing for white perch, anglers should use small pieces of bait, as white perch have problems chewing and securing bait, due to not having teeth.
Fish Finders
If anglers choose to use a motor boat, kayak or even canoe, when fishing waters that hold white perch make sure the vessel is equipped with a fish finder. A fish finder device allows anglers traveling across a river, reservoir or tributary the ability to find exactly where white perch are schooling. Locating these pockets, allows anglers to avoid wasting time and concentrate on spots where there are fish. In addition, a fish finder provides levels in which white perch reside. With this invaluable knowledge, anglers can fashion their lines and rigs to reach the depths where white perch are swimming.
Trolling Fishing
The tactic of trolling involves throwing artificial lures behind a canoe while paddling. As the canoe moves forward, the lure travels behind the watercraft, until a hungry fish comes along and hammers it. The speed of the lure can vary, as it is dependent upon how fast an angler paddles. According to Bass Pro Shop, a silver color, Rapala floating minnow, works well when fish in medium to deep water. The Rapala lure resembles a small baitfish common found in the Chesapeake.
Submerged Obstructions
While fishing the Chesapeake Bay for white perch look for large rocks, sandbars and submerged trees. According to In Fishermen Magazine, white perch naturally lurk only a few feet away from water obstructions. Anglers throwing a lure or allowing their bait to drift along side of obstructions can entice white perch to strike as they lay waiting to ambush prey for a quick meal.
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