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Black perch
Embiotoca jacksoni
Overview
Embiotoca jacksoni, commonly known as the black surfperch, is a species of surfperch native to shallow coastal areas of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Other common names of the species include black perch and butterlips. They are commercially important food and game fish.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Pile worms
Effective when fished near rocks and pilings.
- Bloodworms
A good all-around bait.
- Ghost shrimp
Works well in bays and estuaries.
- Small crabs
Use small, soft-shelled crabs.
- Mussels
Crushed mussels work for chumming.
Artificial Lures
- Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft PlasticBuy
Fish on a Carolina rig or drop shot.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F7CrankbaitBuy
Trolled slowly near structure.
- Kastmaster XLSpoonBuy
Cast and retrieve at varying speeds.
- Daiwa Samurai MinnowCrankbaitBuy
Twitch it near docks and submerged structure.
- Strike King Mr. Crappie ShadpoleSoft PlasticBuy
On a jig head, retrieve with small twitches.
Techniques
Black perch are often found around structure, so focus your fishing efforts near rocks, docks, and pilings, especially during high tide.
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Where to Find Black perch
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Black perch?+
Popular baits for Black perch include Pile worms, Bloodworms, Ghost shrimp, Small crabs, Mussels. Tip: Black perch are often found around structure, so focus your fishing efforts near rocks, docks, and pilings, especially during high tide.
Where can I catch Black perch?+
Black perch can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include California, United States. WikiCatch lists 12 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Black perch get?+
Black perch (Embiotoca jacksoni) can reach up to 38.999998600000005 cm in length and 0.7 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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