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Perca flavescens
Yellow Perch
Freshwater
About this species
A small, boldly barred panfish that schools thickly in North American lakes. It bites readily and is a favorite of young and ice anglers alike. Small jigs, worms and minnows on light tackle catch them fast.
Season
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Depth
2 – 20 m
Habitat Spots
LakeReservoirRiver
Fishing Methods
FloatJiggingIce
Bait & Rig
Small jig heads tipped with a minnow chunk or worm piece, fished under a float or on light bottom rigs.
Edibility & Taste
Excellent table fish with sweet, delicate white flesh; a classic fish-fry favorite throughout the Great Lakes region.
Similar Species
Yellow flanks with six to eight dark vertical bars and orange-red lower fins distinguish yellow perch from European perch.
Record Weight
1.91 kg