Fishing for Perch: Everything You Need to Catch Yellow, White, and European Perch Year-Round
About this ebook
Big schools, fast action, and light tackle fun—this is perch fishing done right.
Whether you're chasing jumbo yellow perch through a weedy bay, drop-shotting for white perch in open water, or ice fishing for a bucket full of European perch, this guide gives you every trick in the book.
Fishing for Perch is a practical, species-specific playbook for catching more fish in more places—spring through winter, from shore or boat, with live bait or artificial lures. Designed for anglers at any skill level, the book lays out clear strategies, rigging instructions, and seasonal patterns that actually work in North American waters.
Inside You'll Learn:
✔️ How to identify and target yellow, white, and Euro perch
✔️ Live bait, soft plastics, jigging spoons, and under-ice tactics
✔️ Rigs that keep you in the strike zone longer
✔️ Shoreline, weed line, and structure targeting tips
✔️ The right tackle, line, and hooks for light-biters
✔️ Ice fishing setups for perch through the freeze
✔️ How to clean perch quickly and cook them right
✔️ Plus: UV visibility, scent strategy, rig diagrams, and troubleshooting
Whether you’re filling a cooler or chasing trophies, this book will show you how to fish smarter, stay consistent, and make the most of every trip.
Part of the bestselling Fishing Fix series.
About the author
Colin Chenard is the author of the Fishing Fix series, a 20-book collection dedicated to making every angler more confident and successful on the water. With a background in practical outdoor skills and a lifelong passion for fishing across lakes, rivers, and coastlines, he writes clear, no-nonsense guides designed for real fishermen.
Each book in the series blends hands-on instruction with in-depth species knowledge, covering everything from panfish and catfish to salmon, trout, and halibut. Colin’s style avoids the fluff and focuses on what actually works — proven techniques, smart gear choices, and field-tested strategies anglers can trust.
When he isn’t writing or researching, Colin spends his time on the water refining new tactics and teaching others how to fish with confidence. His goal is simple: to make fishing accessible, rewarding, and fun for everyone, whether you’re casting for your first crappie or chasing a trophy salmon offshore.
