Perch Lake

Perch Lake near 43.7975, -94.4762 is a lake in Martin County, Minnesota. Perch Lake covers about 174 acres and reaches a recorded 5 feet.

What to Expect at Perch Lake

Perch Lake is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Perch Lake

Fish reported from Perch Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, common carp, fathead minnow, green sunfish, northern pike, orangespotted sunfish, walleye, white crappie, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Perch Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Perch Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

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

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Perch Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

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 best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall at Perch Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.