Grosse Pointe Perch: Take a Tour

Have you spotted the around town? They were placed in their semi-permanent locations this week after leaving in complete artist-decorated form.

The fish are eye-catching for passersby and many have been spotted checking out the fish, taking pictures of the fish, posing with the fish, and even hugging the fish.

The has published maps that can be found throughout the five communities that pinpoints the location of each fish and provides a list of the names, their sponsors and their artist. Additionally, the Chamber released a digital version of the map this week.

In addition to being a charity project intended to ultimately raise funds for , it is intended to draw people to the Pointes. The Chamber of Commerce is hopeful that people will not only visit the fish but also visit the businesses.

Most of the fish were sponsored by local businesses and are located in front of the corresponding storefront. Others were sponsored by families or organizations and are placed in more residential areas or at the parks.

The fish are distributed as follows:

• 3 are in St. Clair Shores
• 3 in
• 13 are in
• 18 are in
• 11 are in the
• 3 are in

The Perch will remain in their current location until mid-October when the Chamber will host an auction of the fish at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. The auction proceeds will go to Services for Older Citizens, which is .

Among the 51 Perch are five king fish, five fishfly fish, three People's Choice Award Winners and . Each of the Perch were and each is unique. Some exhibit a Grosse Pointe theme while others are a business theme and yet more are water themed.

The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce will be creating some contests involving the Perch throughout the summer.