Perch Lake

Perch Lake near 46.8483, -95.7079 is a lake in Becker County, Minnesota. Perch Lake covers about 47.6 acres, reaches a recorded 37 feet and holds about 753 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Perch Lake

Perch Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Perch Lake

Fish reported from Perch Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, fathead minnow, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Perch Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Perch Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Perch Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Perch Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

Rock Bass

At Perch Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Perch Lake

On a first trip to Perch Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Perch Lake

Spring at Perch Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Perch Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.