Why ...does anyone know why they don't have a closed season on perch when they are spawning....Hmmmmmmm When I say closed...I mean for commercial Too..
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Perch....
- Thread starter Thirstystone
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I don't agree on lowering the limit because if they closed the fishery during spawning...I think the fishery would support a 50 fish catch....
Bassassin
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Possession for Perch on Erie is now 100 yes, page 91 of 2015 regs for a holder of a Sport Fishing Tag. It also says in transit or anywhere as opposed to in residence previously. Page 7, bottom left of page.
There is a catch limit for commercial fishing vessels on Erie. In tonnes.
There is a catch limit for commercial fishing vessels on Erie. In tonnes.
Bucketsoff
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I would suggest that most closed seasons are in place due to the spawning habitats of each fish, WHILE they are reproducing.
Bass, Pike, Walleye, Trout, Salmon, all have tendencies that make they very easy to find and catch during this time. Shallow water, identifiable beds, migration into streams etc. all concentrate fish. With the ease of catch comes the ease of disruption.
Perch are more or less no easier or harder to find during the spawn.
Bass, Pike, Walleye, Trout, Salmon, all have tendencies that make they very easy to find and catch during this time. Shallow water, identifiable beds, migration into streams etc. all concentrate fish. With the ease of catch comes the ease of disruption.
Perch are more or less no easier or harder to find during the spawn.
wayneC
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have a relative that has worked on fishing boats for over thirty years now. he tells me they can limit out their quota on perch real easy now. the perch are much larger on average and more plentiful. some believe it is because the lakes are cleaner now and they are eating the gobies that have got into the great lakes. walleye and trout are also more plentiful now. not sure but I think he said white fish as well.