There are more than 20
species of surf perch
that are found along the
inshore areas of the
Pacific Coast from
Alaska to San Diego.
Surf perch are one of the most popular types of fish
caught along the beach. You can find many perch in the
surf ranging from 6 to 18 inches.
Catching Surf Perch
Light tackle is a must because these fish are fairly small.
You need to have weights heavy enough to fish beyond
the surf. Sand bugs, clam necks, mussels, chunks of
anchovies and herring, prawns, and any of the sea worms
are great baits for surf perch. Surf perch provide some
excellent action, especially for younger anglers. Since
most are small, they are often scaled and cooked whole.
The larger perch are filleted and cooked. They taste
excellent so they are worth spending some time cleaning.
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