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Creole perch

Percichthys trucha

Family
Percichthyidae
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
1.9 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
10

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Earthworms

    Effective when drifted near the bottom.

  • Grasshoppers

    Good during warmer months.

  • Small minnows

    Hook behind dorsal fin.

  • Crickets

    Use a small hook and light line.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia Longue #2Spinner

    Silver or gold blade are both effective.

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  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Retrieve with occasional twitches.

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  • Strike King Bitsy Bug JigJig

    Cast near structure and hop along the bottom.

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  • Blue Fox Vibrax Foxtail SpinnerSpinner

    Cast into streams and retrieve steadily.

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  • Panther Martin SpinnerSpinner

    Cast upstream and retrieve with the current.

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Techniques

Creole perch are often found near structure like submerged logs and rocks, so target these areas. Vary your retrieve speed until you find what they're biting on.

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Where to Find Creole perch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Creole perch?+

Popular baits for Creole perch include Earthworms, Grasshoppers, Small minnows, Crickets, Mepps Aglia Longue #2. Tip: Creole perch are often found near structure like submerged logs and rocks, so target these areas. Vary your retrieve speed until you find what they're biting on.

Where can I catch Creole perch?+

Creole perch can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Río Negro, Argentina; Neuquén, Argentina; Buenos Aires, Argentina. WikiCatch lists 10 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Creole perch get?+

Creole perch (Percichthys trucha) can reach up to 40.0000006 cm in length and 1.9479 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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