Will perch in reservoirs reproduce naturally?

The perch, along with the Yellow River carp, the mandarin fish and the large white fish of Xingkai Lake in Heilongjiang, is ranked among the “four famous freshwater fish of China”. So will perch in reservoirs reproduce?

1. Will perch in reservoirs reproduce

Perch in reservoirs will reproduce, but the reproduction rate is not high. It is generally not recommended to stock perch in reservoirs, because perch sit at the top of the food chain in freshwater bodies, and there are few natural enemies that can threaten adult perch.

2. Precautions for eating perch

First, patients with skin diseases should avoid eating perch, because substances contained in perch itself can aggravate the itching of the skin. Second, the liver of perch should not be eaten either, and it should be removed completely before consumption.

In late autumn and early winter, perch are plump and tender, and the nutrients accumulated in their bodies are at their richest, making this the best season to eat perch. Perch are generally kept fresh by light freezing to keep the flesh tasty. Most people can eat perch, and it is especially suitable for those with anemia and dizziness, edema during pregnancy and restless fetal movement, with 100g per meal being appropriate. However, note that those with skin diseases or sores and swellings should avoid eating perch. Perch should not be eaten together with beef or mutton fat, cheese, or the Chinese herbal medicine Schizonepeta tenuifolia.

In addition, perch flesh is rich in iron, which is not easy to digest and absorb; if eaten with vinegar, soy sauce or lemon, digestion and absorption can be promoted. But when eating it, be sure to pay attention to the freshness of the perch.

Perch flesh is white, plump and tender, with few fine bones and no fishy smell, extremely delicious, rich in protein and vitamins, and can be used as medicine; it is an extremely precious tonic.