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European perch
Perca fluviatilis · Fresh
Striped, spiny-finned predator of lakes and rivers that hunts in packs.
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Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND Jun–Oct. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Feeds | Daytime |
| Water temp | 10–22 °C |
| Typical size | 15–25 cm · record about 50 cm |
| Diet | Small fish, insects, worms |
| Regions | EuropeAsia |
How conditions affect it
Moon
Not very moon-driven.
Tide
Tide matters little for this species.
Pressure
Sensitive to pressure: fish a steady or slowly falling barometer.
Catching tip. Small spinners, drop-shot rigs or worms near cover.
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