Surf perch season is well upon us now. Once conditions clear up from these latest and much appreciated rainstorms, we’ll be looking at brand new winter-style beach topography.

The weather is great, and barred surf perch are biting like crazy. No paywalls. No subscriptions. Noozhawk is free for everyone!

Another common possibility (instead of a Lucky Craft lure) is a half-ounce sliding weight above a Carolina rig and a 2-inch Gulp Sandworm pinned on the hook. These baits are like perch candy.

Time to get into those jumbo Lake Erie perch! I've got my 1A T-Turn Bait Rig set up (the one designed for panfish) and live minnows on the hooks. Let's go over the set-up and get into those perch ...

Tom Niccum from Coyote Bait and Tackle landed one of his biggest barred surf perch ever this week. It measured 15 1/2 inches and weighed in at three pounds, four ounces. (Contributed) ...

With the kids out of school and summer vacations on the horizon, many local people enjoy spending their leisure time along the coast in Ventura, Pismo, Morro Bay, Cayucos and ...

Those heading to the coast for summertime surf perch fishing need to be aware of what they’re using for bait. In the state Fish and Wildlife regulation pamphlet on page 128, the rules state that ...