Perch begin spawning soon after ice out. They spawn around 45 degrees. Even though the water is cold, perch are extremely active. They move out of their deep, wintering areas into shallower, weedy areas. Hard bottoms such as gravel and sand hold more spawning perch than soft, mucky bottoms. During the spawn, catching perch is extremely easy. Most anglers use a bobber, split shot, hook and their bait. Minnows work best for larger perch, but worms will also do the trick. Some of the more experienced anglers will use small jigs baited with a piece of worm or a minnow.
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