Non-stripy perch?

[sion]

Can anyone confirm whether this is a perch?

Caught today float fishing with maggots (4 fish in total ... good day for me!!)

I know it's a tiddler but would also be interested to know approx. weight.

Thanks!!

[pingu]

def a perch..weight 4oz maybe

dave

[andystone]

agreed. perch.

[barbelblanker]

Yep, perch.

[sion]

Thanks for clarifying.

So, you can get perch that are not green and stripy.

I thought it may have cross-bred with a roach or similar?

[fullcreel]

I have read that the 'bars' or 'stripes' on a perch are variable due to water colour, and salinity, probably other factors as well, clear water perch seem to be the most vibrant, those that live in clay/muddy water are less so, also thoe that live in tidal rivers seem to have a hint of blue in the bars.

[chazyboi]

fish can wash out when stressed changing the colour slightly

[andystone]

Originally Posted by fullcreel

I have read that the 'bars' or 'stripes' on a perch are variable due to water colour, and salinity, probably other factors as well, clear water perch seem to be the most vibrant, those that live in clay/muddy water are less so, also thoe that live in tidal rivers seem to have a hint of blue in the bars.

deffo. all you need to do is compare tench (for example) from a muddy lake to those from a clear water estate lake. ones beautiful and dark green whilst the other is washed out brown.

[Chopper]

Originally Posted by andystone

deffo. all you need to do is compare tench (for example) from a muddy lake to those from a clear water estate lake. ones beautiful and dark green whilst the other is washed out brown.

Originally Posted by fullcreel

I have read that the 'bars' or 'stripes' on a perch are variable due to water colour, and salinity, probably other factors as well, clear water perch seem to be the most vibrant, those that live in clay/muddy water are less so, also thoe that live in tidal rivers seem to have a hint of blue in the bars.

Agree with you both. Have always found perch that are caught off of weirs to be the more colourful.

[LittleFish]

I think you must have scared life out of it