Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
A schooling freshwater panfish often found in lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers.
Freshwater
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Identification points
- Yellow body with dark vertical bars.
- Two separate dorsal fins.
- Orange to yellow lower fins.
Habitat
lakes, reservoirs, ponds, weed edges, and soft-bottom flats
Bait notes
worms, minnows, small jigs, spoons, and ice-fishing lures
Behavior
forms schools and feeds on insects, small fish, and invertebrates
Caution
Check local size, season, gear, and harvest rules before fishing.
Fishing notes
look for schools and adjust depth until bites repeat