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Perch Fishing Guides

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing Trip in Oak Harbor

Short Day Trip Perch Or Walleye

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28 ft 1 - 12 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing Trip in Westfield

Lake Erie Catch-Em-Up Trip

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing Trip in Oak Harbor

Classic Walleye & Perch Combo

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing Trip in Buffalo

Full Day Fishing Charter

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19 ft 1 - 6 People From $575
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing Trip in Linwood

Linwood, MI Walleye & Perch Fishing

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City Beach

Deepsea Bottom And Trolling

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52 ft 1 - 32 People From $1,800
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip

What are the best perch fishing trips?

Why should I book a perch fishing trip with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 37 perch trips, and the most popular trips are Lake Erie Smallies, Walleye, Perch guided by Robert, Elk Rapids Ice Fishing Adventure guided by Jim, and Morning/Afternoon Trip (6 hrs) guided by Ryan.

Our guides are rated a 4.88 out of 5 based on 3720 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly perch guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly perch guides.

What types of perch fishing trips are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for perch as well as lake fishing, river fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and trolling but live bait fishing and jigging are popular as well.

How much does a perch fishing trip cost?

Prices for perch can range anywhere from about $550 to $7,800, but the average price for a half day trip for perch is $914. The average price for a full day trip for perch is $4,095.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for perch fishing?

The most popular season for perch fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 29 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for perch and what are the bag limits for perch?

See here for more information on perch fishing licenses, perch bag limits, and fishing season regulations for perch. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right perch rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time. The fish were not biting but our captain Muscles tried his hardest to put us on fish. The time of year was just not the best for fishing. We did catch a few nice size Rock fish. You can't beat a day on the water fishing with friends. The crew had good conversation and tried multiple spots to get the fish on hooks. We appreciated the effort and the atmosphere. Thank you Muscles, Scott and Wayne was with us in spirit.

    Solomon R. | October 21, 2024

    Trip: Chesapeake Bay Half-Day Rockfish Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent trip

    Kyle W. | June 19, 2024

    Trip: Lake Erie Smallies, Walleye, Perch

  • ★★★★★
    Great job! Good introduction and fishing!

    James C. | June 8, 2024

    Trip: Deepsea Bottom and Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip. Captain Randy put us on fish all night. Super helpful. Anything we needed he was right there to help. Great time. See you again soon.

    Curtis B. | July 28, 2023

    Trip: Central Texas Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Randy is a great guy, got me and my 9 year old on plenty of fish. Couldn’t recommend him enough!

    Braxton Z. | July 28, 2023

    Trip: Central Texas Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing experience. Capt Sean was very knowledgeable of the area and knew where the fish were. We are looking forward to our next trip already.

    Adam H. | June 18, 2023

    Trip: Lake Erie Walleye Run

  • ★★★★★
    Sean was a fantastic guide. He's very personable and we had great conversation in addition to catching a lot of fish! His boat was clean and spacious, I'll definitely be booking him again.

    Josh H. | June 5, 2023

    Trip: Lake Erie Walleye Run

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