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Perca flavescens |
July: High activity. Perch actively hunts and feeds.
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18 September, 2023
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27 May, 2021 -
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12 October, 2018 -
12 October, 2018 -
12 October, 2018 -
27 September, 2018 -
22 September, 2018 -
22 September, 2018
Not aggressive. Popular in Canadian and U.S. fishing tournaments. Often dried or pickled at home.
Native to North America, introduced to Europe. Distinctive stripes and bright yellow color. Inhabits lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.
Summer and ice fishing with float rods Jigging spoons and ice jigs Live bait — worms, maggots, larvae
Bites best early morning and late evening. Schooling fish near bottom and vegetation. Active year-round, even in winter.
Average weight: 1.5 kg
Small, dense scales — best removed with knife. Tender fillet, contains small bones. Gut soon after catching. Valued for tasty meat.
Fillet: Frying, smoking, fish soup
Whole small fish: Drying or pickling
Whole small fish: Drying or pickling
Fried Yellow Perch (Frying)
Traditional preparation
Traditional preparation
1. Season fillet, coat with flour.
2. Fry in oil until golden.
3. Serve with lemon and dill.
2. Fry in oil until golden.
3. Serve with lemon and dill.
Smoked Yellow Perch (Hot smoking)
Rich flavor, firm texture
Rich flavor, firm texture
1. Rub with salt and spices.
2. Smoke for 30–40 min over alder or apple wood.
3. Cool and serve with horseradish.
2. Smoke for 30–40 min over alder or apple wood.
3. Cool and serve with horseradish.
Yellow Perch Fish Soup (Boiling)
Rich and aromatic broth
Rich and aromatic broth
1. Boil head and spine with onion and carrot.
2. Add fillet, potatoes, spices.
3. Cook until done, serve with herbs.
2. Add fillet, potatoes, spices.
3. Cook until done, serve with herbs.