Surf Perch Fishing Tips and Gear
Discover why surf perch fishing is popular - it's cheap, good exercise, and offers generous bag limits. Learn when and where to fish, essential gear needed, optional equipment, and how to catch surf perch effectively. Get ready for a fun and rewarding fishing experience on the Northwest beaches!
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Why fish for surf perch? Cheap (you probably have the gear you need) Good exercise Easy (fun for most ages) Generous bag limits 12 per day in Washington 15 per day in Oregon Delicious to eat (mild, white fish) 4/10/2016
When to fish for surf perch? 365 days per year Surf 6-8 feet or lower (Magic Seaweed phone app) Wind less than 20 knots High slack tide 1 hour Low slack tide 1 hour Any other tide (outgoing a little easier) Late spring (May, June) spawn 4/10/2016
Where to fish for surf perch? Any NW beach Bottom contours Drainage areas Steeper (more gravel) beaches Dirty water? 4/10/2016
What you need to fish for surf perch? Chest waders Spinning rod 8 to 14 20# line (braid preferred) Spreader Weight Claw, Pyramid, Pancake, other 1 4 ounces #6 to #2 hook (Gamakatsu #4 baitholder preferred) Bait (Clam necks, Berkley Saltwater sand worms, Kroger shrimp) Catch bag (with shoulder strap) 4/10/2016
Optional gear to fish for surf perch? Small tackle bag Assorted weights (1 4 ounces) Spare spreader Hooks, swivels, leader Knife Pliers Crab Gauge Wading Jacket Gloves Scent (Ultra Clam or Shrimp) PFD (Personal Flotation Device) Cooler with ice 4/10/2016
How to fish for surf perch? Wade out Cast (as far as you can) Tighten line Retreat back onto beach playing out line 5 10 minutes Move Along beach Drift with current 50 100 yards Another beach 4/10/2016
