Fishing For

American yellow perch

4.0
(629)
9.1K 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

5.0
(1)
Cassadaga Lakes
Chautauqua County, New York
195 Catches
4.0
(32)
Lake Simcoe
York, Ontario
136 Catches
4.0
(76)
St. Lawrence River
45.853254, -73.282875
108 Catches
4.0
(12)
Cook's Bay
Ontario
106 Catches
4.0
(21)
Lake Nipissing
Nipissing, Ontario
93 Catches
1.0
(1)
Tabor Lake
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
89 Catches
4.0
(64)
Lake Michigan
Mason County, Michigan
80 Catches
4.0
(4)
Sylvan Lake
Division No. 8, Alberta
72 Catches

Top Baits For Catching American yellow perch

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Night Crawlers
4.0
(1060)
805 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms
4.0
(1135)
767 Catches
Lures by Berkley Gulp! Berkley Saltwater Gulp! Swimming Mullet Chartreuse - 3" - 11 Pack
4.0
(10)
194 Catches
Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Red Worms
4.0
(290)
163 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Fathead Minnow
4.0
(57)
102 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Minnows
4.0
(93)
91 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Fresh Water Common shiner
4.0
(145)
62 Catches
Lures by Strike King Mr. Crappie ShadPole Salt n' Pepper
5.0
(1)
51 Catches

Recently Caught American yellow perch

Justin Nash

23 hours ago
 • 
York, Ontario

American yellow perch
5 likes

Garrett Haskins

5 days ago
 • 
Lenawee County, Michigan

Losing ice. Might be my last fish on hard water until next season

American yellow perch
13 likes • 2 comments
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Lukas Schiau

5 days ago
 • 
Hamilton, Ontario

Ice fishing

American yellow perch
2
11 likes • 1 comment

Kris Bradfield

1 week ago
 • 
Oxford, Ontario

Another day of crushing perch at my favorite lake

American yellow perch
17 likes • 19 comments

Austin Taylor

1 week ago
 • 
Nipissing, Ontario

American yellow perch
14 oz
18 likes

Bronson LaRonde

1 week ago
 • 
Lanark, Ontario

American yellow perch
2 lb
7 likes

Austin Taylor

1 week ago
 • 
Nipissing, Ontario

American yellow perch
18 likes

Reyan Delacruz

1 week ago
 • 
York, Ontario

American yellow perch
1
28 likes • 1 comment
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