Chicago Perch Fishing Report, Shore Fishing, 8/2/2009

Headed out to Montrose Harbor sans rod and reel today, just to see what was happening. The pier was thick with fisherman, and the road was even thicker with traffic. I saw many bags coming out with near limits of medium sized perch with jumbos mixed in here and there.

There are certainly Chicago perch to be found if you're willing to fight the crowd. Take a ride out to Montrose harbor or somewhere along the seawall to find those Jumbo Perch. Northerly Island is also a hot spot for perch right now, with reports of limits coming from evening outings.

Good luck chasing those elusive Lake Michigan Perch in August!