Yellow
Perch
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Yellow
perch are commonly found in the Great Lakes drainage and have been introduced
to waters beyond their original range. They are now widely distributed
throughout the province.
Perch
are most numerous where there are expanses of open water and moderate amounts
of vegetation. They often share water with species such as walleye and
bass.
Yellow
perch are caught by a wide variety of methods:
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still
fishing with small minnows, earthworms, grasshoppers, insects and flies
at the time of the mayfly emergence, small spinners, spinner and fly combination
and small tube jigs or twister tails. |
Perch
show a preference for the natural food upon which they are feeding at the
time. The live minnow gives the best success at all seasons of the year.
Length:
15 - 30 cm. (6-12 in.)
Prefered
water temperature: 22 C / 72 F
Distribution/Habitat:
clear waters with some vegetation throughout Ontario; often school
Similar
fish: walleye, white perch, sauger
Key
identifying characteristics: 6 to 8 dark, vertical bands on sides, alternating
with light yellow to yellow-green
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