[yellowfin]

Does anyone know what the ethics are when catching Perch? Someone told me your not meant to return them to the waterways as they are a pest, but I cant find anywhere on the net about this theory. Any ideas?

[troutfishernz]

I always used keep the Perch we used to catch in Grays lagoon near Lawrence. in my opinion they are beautiful eating much nicer than Trout.

[burkefish]

perch are listed as a sports fish but have no limits on how many you can catch or at what size you can take. the bigger ones are excellent eating.

[kaituna ian]

burkefish

[baitman]

they are the best eating IMO.
As for returning them it depends where you fish, 30 yrs ago i remember fishing in a lake near wanganui that you were asked to toss em up the bank if you didnt want them. I think it was because they were ileagally released and numbers had exploded.They can get to plauge preportions but mostly I don’t think there is a rule about releasing them.
Next time you get some decent ones try them sashimi. fillet chill till ice cold slice thinly on an angle then dip in a mixture of soy and a little wasabi its magic

[Birdlingsflat]

Son and I have been targeting them this season..yummy as..fillet off each side deboned..lovely/tasty things..good wee fighters on light gear

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