Best places to catch Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

20 spots with live forecasts for Yellow Perch — ranked by current conditions.

About Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch is a freshwater fish. FishRadar tracks live fishing conditions for Yellow Perch at 20 spots across United States, Canada, ranked by today's score.

Best months for Yellow Perch

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Big Bay de Noc MI
76 Hot
Michigan
Walleye · Yellow Perch · Smallmouth Bass
St. Lawrence River NY
76 Good
New York
Smallmouth Bass · Largemouth Bass · Northern Pike
Lake Erie Sandusky
74 Good
Great Lakes
Walleye · Yellow Perch · Smallmouth Bass
Lake Champlain VT
72 Good
Vermont
Smallmouth Bass · Largemouth Bass · Northern Pike
Little Bay de Noc MI
72 Good
Michigan
Walleye · Yellow Perch · Smallmouth Bass
Cayuga Lake NY
70 Good
New York
Smallmouth Bass · Largemouth Bass · Yellow Perch
Green Bay WI
70 Good
Wisconsin
Walleye · Yellow Perch · Smallmouth Bass
Lake Winnebago WI
69 Good
Wisconsin
Walleye · Yellow Perch · White Bass
Oneida Lake NY
69 Good
New York
Smallmouth Bass · Walleye · Yellow Perch
Lake Gogebic MI
68 Good
Michigan
Walleye · Yellow Perch · Smallmouth Bass
Lake Kabetogama MN
64 Good
Minnesota
Northern Pike · Walleye · Smallmouth Bass
Saginaw Bay MI
64 Good
Michigan
Walleye · Yellow Perch · Smallmouth Bass
Big Stone Lake MN
61 Good
Minnesota
Northern Pike · Walleye · Crappie
Lake Simcoe Ontario
60 Hot
Ontario
Lake Trout · Smallmouth Bass · Walleye
Upper Red Lake MN
60 Good
Minnesota
Walleye · Yellow Perch · Northern Pike
Cass Lake MN
58 Good
Minnesota
Walleye · Northern Pike · Muskellunge
Lake Pepin MN
58 Good
Minnesota
Walleye · Yellow Perch · White Bass
Lake Erie OH
52 Good
Ohio
Smallmouth Bass · Walleye · Yellow Perch
Lake Winnibigoshish MN
50 Good
Minnesota
Walleye · Northern Pike · Yellow Perch
Lake Erie PA
39 Fair
Pennsylvania
Walleye · Yellow Perch · Smallmouth Bass

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to catch Yellow Perch?

Yellow Perch is typically most active around April, May, June, September, October, November. The best window shifts with hemisphere, weather, and tide — check each spot's live score before heading out.

Where can you catch Yellow Perch?

FishRadar scores 20 spots for Yellow Perch across United States, Canada. The highest-scoring spots right now are listed above.

Is Yellow Perch a freshwater or saltwater fish?

Yellow Perch is a freshwater fish.

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