Which lure for perch?

Perch is the most common catch in summer and winter. Rocky bottoms and bottom contact with a jig work best; in winter a mormyshka with a grub.

Open water

Lure	Size	Colours	Examples	Depth	Technique	Line
jig	5–7,5 cm	chartreuse, red, perch pattern	K.P Original Shad 2", Jasu-jigipää	3–8 m	bottom bouncing	0,10–0,14 mm kuitu + 0,25 mm fluoroperuke
spinner	#2–3	gold, firetiger	Blue Fox Vibrax 03 8 g, Mepps Aglia 2	0,5–1,5 m	fast steady retrieve	0,22 mm siima
soft bait	4–6 cm	red, chartreuse	Westin RingTeez, Berkley Ripple Shad	2–6 m	lift and drop	0,12 mm kuitu

Ice season

Lure	Size	Colours	Examples	Depth	Technique	Line
ice jig	3–5 mm mormuska tai pieni tasapaino	glow, red, bloodworm	Mormuska + toukka, Pieni tasapainopilkki	2–6 m	ice jigging	0,12 mm siima

When perch feed

Perch feed best in warm water in July–August and often at midday in clear weather, unlike zander and pike. Big perch sit deeper on rocks and shoal edges at 3–8 m. First ice gives the best jigging of the season. Steady high pressure and sun suit perch better than other species.

How the guide works

Recommendations come from Eräkaveri's fishing guide, which picks lures by species and season. In the app the guide combines with the bite forecast and Where the fish are, which points to the species' depth zone on your water.

Legal minimum sizes, closed seasons and permit areas are always checked from official sources.

Frequently asked questions

Does the recommendation change with the weather?

Yes in the app: the conditions coach adjusts colour and depth from today's weather and water temperature. This page shows the season's baseline.

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