Fishing For

American yellow perch

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7.7K Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching American yellow perch. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

7.5 in

Maximum Length

1.6 ft

Maximum Weight

4.2 lbs

Depth Range

0.0 - 183.7 ft

Temperature Range

32.0 - 85.5 ºF

Top Fishing Spots To Catch American yellow perch

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(1)

Cassadaga Lakes

Chautauqua County, New York

45.853254, -73.282875

Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Division No. 8, Alberta

Mason County, Michigan

66 Catches

Top Baits For Catching American yellow perch

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers

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(880)

667 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

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(942)

653 Catches

Lures by Berkley Gulp! Berkley Saltwater Gulp! Swimming Mullet Chartreuse - 3" - 11 Pack

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(10)

160 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms

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(240)

140 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Fathead Minnow

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(51)

93 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Minnows

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(83)

88 Catches

Lures by ACME Tackle Company Pro-Grade Tungsten Jig 4 mm - Bumble Green

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51 Catches

Lures by Strike King Mr. Crappie ShadPole Salt n' Pepper

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(1)

51 Catches

Recently Caught American yellow perch

Species American yellow perch

Gear 1

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Sadly its blind

Species American yellow perch

Weight 1 lb 11 oz

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I caught the only perch today.

Species American yellow perch

Gear 1

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My daughter wanted to go fishing, so I took her to a new spot, and she caught this giant perch and a few bluegill/pumpkinseed. All on a worm and bobber.

Species American yellow perch

First catch of the season and it turned into a perch party — over 20 landed in one day! Stay tuned, video coming soon!

Species American yellow perch

Gear 4

10 likes • 9 comments • 1 share

Species American yellow perch

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Little early season perch, nice day fishing with my buddy gerrit

Species American yellow perch

Gear 3

13 likes • 2 comments

Species American yellow perch

Gear 1

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