Perch spawning

Window

Typical: 01 Apr – 15 May (2026)

Water temp trigger

~10.0°C

Latitude range

50-52°N

~10°C, ribbon eggs draped on weed and submerged branches.

Relevance to fishing

Big female perch group up in shallow weedy bays just before spawning — last chance at a personal-best perch before they scatter.

Phenology chain

Triggered by

• Chironomid (bloodworm) main emergence typically 28d before (range 21 – 40d)