Perch Lake

Up in Taylor County, Perch Lake is a lake and the published measurements are about 9 acres and a maximum depth of 15 feet, and that gives you a simple feel for the lake before tackle choices even matter.

The basic picture

I would rather get two useful clues than make twenty random stops with the first real effort focused on the best bank cover, any obvious weeds, and the deepest water I can reach because the water itself will tell you more than a long list of generic fishing tips.

What anglers can target

The current fish list for Perch Lake includes Black Crappie, Bluegill, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch; which makes it reasonable to try weeds and easy cover for panfish and weed lines and baitfish areas for pike or musky, and remember that a species list does not tell you exactly where the fish are.

How I would spend the first few hours

Before I made the drive to Perch Lake, I would bring a couple of dependable baits, fish the best-looking water I can reach, and pay attention to what the first few bites have in common, and I would check the current regulations because a lake page and a regulation book do two different jobs.