There is no doubt that Minnesota’s perch fishing is below average when compared with that of some other states.

Pike perch is also easy to digest, and its meat is low in cholesterol, which is important for people dealing with atherosclerosis or at risk of strokes and heart attacks. Pikeperch can be prepared ...

They also used baitfish called shiners in the 3- to 4-inch range to catch pickerel, perch and a northern pike. “Bigger bait, bigger fish,” they said about looking for larger minnows to place ...