Yellow Perch — US fishing guide

Perca flavescens
Percidae
Svenska: Abborre

Yellow Perch is one of North America's most sought-after freshwater game fish, found across northern and northeastern us, great lakes. Below is where it lives, when it bites and how to catch it — plus the top US lakes where it has been recorded.

At a glance

Typical habitat
Schooling near bottom
Active times
Daytime
Best season
Year-round, popular ice fishing
US range
Northern and Northeastern US, Great Lakes

How to catch Yellow Perch

Small jigs, worms near bottom; reliable ice fishing target

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Top 6735 lakes nationally

Frequently asked questions

Where do you find Yellow Perch?

Yellow Perch typically holds around schooling near bottom. In the US it is common across northern and northeastern us, great lakes.

When is the best time to catch Yellow Perch?

Yellow Perch is most active daytime, with the best fishing year-round, popular ice fishing.

What is the best way to fish for Yellow Perch?

Small jigs, worms near bottom; reliable ice fishing target

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