Silver Perch
The Silver Perch (Bairdiella chrysoura)
is a unique fish that will leave you wondering what kind of fish it is, the
first time you catch one. It is a silvery colored fish with yellowish fins. At
first glance, you'll think that you've caught a trout, then you'll think that
maybe you've caught a croaker. Fact is, the perch looks very similar to a sand
trout except for the fact that sand trout usually have 1 or 2 prominent canine
teeth at tip of upper jaw. They are small fish that seldom exceed 9 inches in
length.
Perch are similar to croaker in that they
feed on a wide variety of bottom dwelling marine creatures such as marine
worms, shrimp, small fish, small crabs, and other small crustaceans. The best
bait for perch is dead shrimp fished on the bottom.
Texas Gulf Coast
Fishing
