This lake is most known for its trophy trout, but it has an excellent population of perch, probably because the water in the coves gets warm in the summer and there are no other sunfish, such as bluegill and bass, to compete with the perch. Make sure you consult your fishing regulations before fishing at Crowley. There are supposedly remnant populations of Sacramento perch in Clear Lake in Lake County and Lake Almanor in Plumas County, but I haven't heard any reports of these fish being caught in recent years. If you're willing to go out of state, Pyramid Lake in Nevada has a good population of Sacramento perch. Fishing is best when the water is warm in the summer and fall, but virtually nobody fishes for them, especially when the lake is closed to trout fishing from June 30 through September 30.
Fishing is best around the underwater springs throughout the lake.
Since no bait is allowed on Pyramid, small jigs and spoons are the top prospects for these fish. Lex Moser of Pyramid Tahoe Charters has fished for them occasionally after trout fishing and done well. The Fish Sniffer. All rights reserved.