Does anyone know of any lakes with a substantial number of large perch in Pierce County. Any info is appreciated!

Thanks!!!

Years ago, American Lake had decent size perch, and so did Steilicoom. Most of my serious perch efforts have been in Lake Washington where we get several perch >= 12" each summer.

What areas / structure types / depths / etc. do you find are productive in Lake Washington? We're contemplating a trip this weekend for cutthroat, but a good Perch bite is always a treat.

You might need to fish about 55 feet deep (or deeper) this weekend, provided the wind doesn't blow you off the lake. There were whitecaps this morning as I drove along the lake. Saturday and Sunday may be similar.

Anyways... the perch are deep. Last time I was out I spotted a school at 55 feet. Kept looking for them shallower and found zip.

I've heard the trout are in shallow this time of year... 30 foot or less.

I had everything backwards the last 2 times out. Fished the bridge for trout and 30-40 feet for perch. No runs, no hits, no errors.... but it was time on the water.