How to Catch Perch: Essential Tips and Techniques for Big Perch Fishing Success
Learning how to catch perch—especially big perch—on lures can be a fun and frustrating experience, requiring…
Fishing for Perch in and Around Snags: A Guide to Success
If you’re serious about catching large perch, fishing around snags—whether they’re boulders, sunken branches, or weed…
A Morning Perch Fishing on the Canal: Small Lures, Big Rewards
With the rivers out of action, I decided to switch gears and head to the canal…
Dropshot Fishing for Perch: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering This Technique
If you’re looking for a deadly technique to catch perch, dropshot fishing should be at the…
How to Effectively Fish for Perch In Heavy Weed
As the seasons change and temperatures begin to drop, many anglers who spent the summer targeting…
Lure Fishing for Perch During Flooded Rivers: Tips and Techniques
Perch are one of the most exciting species to target in freshwater fishing. They’re aggressive, fight…
Top 10 Tips for Catching Specimen Perch on Lures
Catching a trophy-sized specimen perch is an exciting experience for any angler, especially when using lures.…
Team England Prepares for Street Fishing World Championships in Italy
In October, Team England will once again set their sights on Italy, as they prepare for…
Perch and Pike on Lures: A Summer of Personal Bests!
This year has been incredible! I’ve dedicated time to truly exploring my local waters, and in…

Perch Fishing in the UK – Tips, Techniques & Predator Angling Methods
Perch fishing in the UK is an exciting part of predator angling, offering fast, aggressive strikes and rewarding catches. Anglers can target perch using a variety of methods, including lure fishing, live bait, deadbait, float fishing and feeder techniques, depending on the water and conditions.
Understanding perch behaviour, seasonal patterns, and feeding habits is key to success. Whether you’re using soft plastics, jerkbaits, spinners, or natural baits like minnows and worms, knowing how to present your tackle effectively will increase your chances of landing more and bigger perch.
Our guides provide practical advice for all types of perch angling, from rivers and lakes to reservoirs, helping anglers of all levels improve their predator fishing skills and enjoy more successful perch fishing trips in the UK.




