What is the life cycle of a perch?

The life cycle of a perch begins with spawning in the spring, when females lay eggs in shallow waters, often on vegetation. The fertilized eggs hatch into larvae after a few days, which then develop into juvenile fish, feeding on small plankton. As they grow, perch gradually move to deeper waters and begin to feed on larger prey like small fish and invertebrates. Adult perch can live for several years, continuing the cycle by spawning annually.