Waukegan Harbor House

Lake Michigan Perch Fishing at Waukegan Harbor House
Lake Michigan perch fishing is now open and in full swing at Waukegan Harbor House. The Lake Michigan Perch size can vary greatly, but adults are usually between 4 – 10 inches (10 – 25.5 cm) in length and weigh about 5.29 oz (150 g) on average. The Lake Michigan perch can live for up to 11 years, and older perch are often much larger than average; the maximum recorded length is 21.0 inches (53.3 cm) and the largest recorded weight is 4.2 lb (1.91 kg). Large yellow perch are often called «jumbo perch.» Perch are one of the finest flavored of all panfish.
Lake Michigan perch fishing season — Waukegan Harbor House will have special prices on perch fishing combos (spinning rods and reels $ 19.95) as well as bait 3 dozen large fatheads for $ 5.00.
The Harbor House is the center of activity for some of the finest Lake Michigan perch fishing, boating and sailing. They provide fishing opportunities whether you are shore fishing, skipper of your own rig or crewing for some of the most experienced captains on the Great Lakes. Stop in and visit to chat with the staff about Lake Michigan perch fishing and boating.