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Same way I clean perch, I just cut back at an angle toward the front of the head behind the fin to grab some of that meat as well.

Well this past Sunday a buddy and I made the trip. I have never fished I Bay before, but tried quite a few areas. We headed south of the bridge first and tried the east side from 60-25 fow and no fish. Then tried the west side from 50-30 with no luck. Then headed just south of the last markers in 60-70 and found some fish. Tried all depths here and that was the depth we found the perch. Caught atleast a couple dozen, kept only 10 in the 8-10" range. Managed to catch 4 white perch, was interesting to see them. Caught fish both on perch rigs and jigs, my Hali's (blue colors) caught the most fish tipped with fatheads or rosies. Pretty sure we were out there the longest of the 5 other boats we saw. Most everyone moved around, or didnt stick around that long with the exception of 2 boats that fished different parts of the west side north of the bridge. Was good just to get out with this crazy winter this year. Can also see why people have electric anchors, line gets cold!

Thanks GAMBLER, I wasn't sure of the bays as I heard that it can be tough to get the perch if there is any ice on the bay still (hmm). I enjoy fishing Sodus in the fall for perch.

Hello All, Thinking about heading out in the tinboat for some perch fishing. Typically fish just Sodus, but was thinking maybe Seneca or Canadaigua, any suggestions? Would like to go somewhere under 2 hours from Rochester. Saw some good looking perch from Seneca by Lund SSS. Thanks for any suggestions!

Never fished Sodus in the spring, are the perch out already? Anything else you can fish in the bay for? Only have a 14 footer available to use...

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Went out this morning on Braddocks past the docks (with many others), saw a good 4"+ or so, didnt measure. Was out to the first "point", got half a dozen perch. Had 3 tipups with pike bait, but not flags (haven't really gotten into pike fishing yet anyways). Saw others get some pike, but didnt look very productive today. Was good just to get out on the ice.

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Thanks for the report! Been doing fairly well with jumbo fatheads as well. Out of curiosity what are you using for 2 inch plastics? Never have used artificial for perch.

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