Jumbo perch in 1' of water

[FISHBATTEREDBEER]

Had a guy I worked with text me and said they are catching jumbos in about 1' of water,many over 1lb and 3 over 2lbs.Anyone try this shallow before?I have caught them in 6' or so but never that shallow.What are they feeding on thats in that shallow?

[EZM]

They could be feeding on water bugs or chasing minnows into a tight area in shallow water to ambush them. I think all fish are opportunistic feeders.

I don't think I've ever "purposely" drilled through 20" of ice and tried to drop a line in 12" of water .... but hey ..... fill your boots if that works. I'm usually hunting for jumbos in deeper water on deep structure.

Awesome job to the guy who texted you .... it's not every day you get to land one, never-mind 3, perch, all over 2lbs , that could be approaching the weight of the provincial record.

Awesome.

[crownb]

I always say, you have to fish where the fish are, any pics or just stories?

[TylerThomson]

I've caught pike and perch in 1 fow. I usually start early season very shallow and work my way out.

[pinelakeperch]

Some pictures would help. I'm not saying your buddy is telling a fish tale, but I don't think people realize just how big a 2lb perch is.

[trophybook]

Pics or it's just a story

[Esox]

Originally Posted by jhutter

Some pictures would help. I'm not saying your buddy is telling a fish tale, but I don't think people realize just how big a 2lb perch is.

Bang on, most 2 pound perch are actually around a pound. It takes a true 14.5 inch plus full of eggs March perch to hit 2 pounds. Ive caught some true hogs up to 15 inches and half are just over 2 pounds and half just under.