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White perch, otherwise known as perch or silver perch, are a species native to
the freshwater regions of Maine. Originally, white perch tended to be found
primarily in coastal ponds, streams and estuaries, though over the past century
have been gradually introduced into rivers and lakes further inland. Their
presence is now not uncommon, with thriving populations present throughout many
of Maine s many freshwater systems.
White perch are one of Maine s premier game fish, favoured for their relative
abundance and ease of angling. As a result, white perch are often recommended as
a starting point for young anglers and beginners alike, who can land great
catches with little or no previous experience.
The white perch is easily identifiable by its spiny fin and large scales. The
back and upper side of the fish are typically dark-grey in colour, whilst its
lower sides and belly exhibit silver and white colouring respectively. On
average, a healthy six year old perch will be around a foot in length, though
due to overpopulation in artificially stocked lakes, many perch experience
stunted growth, and as a result the lengths of these fish vary greatly depending
on their habitat. If you are looking for big perch, your best bet is to locate a
coastal lake or stream that has a natural stock of the species rather than an
artificially stocked lake further inland, though you are likely to have to work
harder for your catch.
White perch can be caught in many ways, though by far the simplest is using
minnows, worms or cut bait. Another advantage of this fish is its availability
all year round, though the best catches can be made in early spring time. White
perch also tend to feed near the bottom, so aiming for the deeper waters can
yield even better results.
As mentioned already, white perch are one of the most common fish, and as a
result can be found in most freshwater areas in Maine. Popular spots include the
Sebago River, Lincoln Lakes Region, Belgrade Lakes and Grand Lake Region, though
arguably wherever you decide to go, there are likely to be white perch nearby!
Though white perch are not highly regarded by many seasoned veterans, there is
no doubting that they are great for young and inexperienced anglers looking to
make their first catch.
By: Ronald Moody -
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Ronald Moody has been an avid fisherman for over 40 years. He enjoys all types
of fishing, but especially likes salt-water fishing; he has been all over the
country practicing his hobby. He is the owner and operator of
www.fishingzoo.com, a website dedicated to inform fisherman about Maine
fishing, fishing locations, and fish supply products. Visitors are welcome to
copy and paste this article on their website as long as the following
information is sourced: Maine Fishing by Ronald Moody
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