Chicago Perch Fishing Report

August anglers along the walls at Belmont and Montrose Harbor continue to find perch, many are not as large as some of the Jumbo Perch being caught offshore above weed beds.

Boaters off of navy pier continue to catch regular limits of perch between 11-14" and most baits will produce fish including kastmasters, minnows, and other artificials.

Harbors to the south of Chicago are not producing as well, the water is shallower and warmer down there. Days with west winds help keep Perch closer and shore fishing will be better on days following those days.