The yellow perch, or shortform perch, is a sport fish native to North America. It grows between 4” and 10” and can live up to 11 years. The record-sized yellow perch is 21”, 4.2lbs. This fish will lay 10,000 to 40,000 eggs in the early spring. The fry will reach sexual maturity after 1-3 years. It relies on invertebrates, other fish, fish eggs, and crayfish as food sources. Yellow perch are distinguished by their yellow coloration and the 6-8 dark, vertical stripes.
Yellow perch, like most other fish rely on vegetation such as shoreline reeds and aquatic plants to spawn and take shelter in. This is why it is important to manage your lake or pond at 20% vegetation coverage.
The yellow perch is a great sport fish because it is easy to catch, tastes good, and can be caught in any season. AQUA DOC offers several fish stocking programs, each offering a variety of fish choices. The yellow perch can be added to any of these orders. The yellow perch, largemouth bass, and bluegill will ensure that you have an exciting fishing experience at your lake or pond.
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