Yellow Perch

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Yellow Perch

The yellow perch, also known as the lake perch or ringed perch, is a small fish native to North America.  Yellow perch are a golden to brassy green in color with vertical black stripes along their sides and a white underbelly.  Yellow perch average five to twelve inches long and typically weigh a quarter to one pound but can weigh up to a little over two pounds.  The record yellow perch caught in Ohio was two pounds, twelve ounces and fourteen and a half inches long. 

The yellow perch is a popular game fish that is easy to catch and can be fished year round.  The fish's natural diet consists of aquatic insects, invertebrates and other small fishes.  Natural baits, such as minnows, are great for fishing yellow perch, but artificial baits, such as flies, work great as well. 

The yellow perch is also delicious to eat.  The white, flaky fish can be prepared in many ways, such as frying, baking or even cocktail style.  AQUA DOC's own Nate Robinson recommends rinsing the fillet in cool, clean water, pat dry on a paper towel, moisten in a milk and egg mixture, dredge through your favorite breading or fish fry, then drop in hot oil for just a minute or two.  It's great on a sandwich!

If you don't have yellow perch in your pond, AQUA DOC offers many fish stocking programs that include this fish.  Call us today for a free fish stocking consultation with one of our Aquatic Specialists.  We look forward to hearing from you soon. 

Happy Fishing!

~ The Frogger Blogger