Fish IDPerch
Know your fish
- Golden-yellow with 6 to 8 dark vertical bars
- Two separate dorsal fins; orange lower fins in spring
Looks like: Walleye is larger, with glassy eyes and no bars.
OK to keep
- Provincial rules; usually a generous daily limit
Must release
- Fish under 18 cm have little meat
Best months
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Fishing licences across Canada
Rig to tie
Where to catch Perch near you