5 results for Perca fluviatilis (Eurasian perch)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Geographic Location Reference
4277 Perca fluviatilis Recreation Anecdotal N/A Eurasian perch is a popular sport fish with some anglers because of its fighting qualities and taste 36201
4281 Perca fluviatilis Recreation Anecdotal N/A Commercial inland fishing in Finland is mostly based on vendace (Coregonus albula L.). There are strong fluctuations in the vendace stocks. When the density of the stock is low, fishermen seek alternative species that could be profitably harvested. The main proportion of Eurasian perch is caught during the spawning season in May to June. During this period, perch may significantly contribute to the professional fishing, particularly since vendace catches are low in spring Finland 36194
6753 Perca fluviatilis Recreation Anecdotal N/A Eurasian perch may prey on native species and trout, negatively affecting recreational fisheries. Within a 72-hour period, Eurasian perch eliminated 20,000 newly released rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fry from a reservoir in south-western Australia. 36201
6755 Perca fluviatilis Recreation Anecdotal N/A Perca fluviatilis is highly valuable as a gamefish. 42047
6758 Perca fluviatilis Recreation Anecdotal N/A The European Perch or Redfin, Perca fluviatilis, was introduced into Tasmania in 1862 and into Victoria in 1868 as a sport and table fish. 36199

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