Striped Bass & White Bass
White Perch
Morone americana
BothMoronidaeLeast Concern
About
The White Perch is a silvery-white fish with a slightly humped back and a moderately compressed body. They are schooling fish, often found in large numbers, and are opportunistic feeders.
- Average size
- 7-10 inches, 0.25-0.5 lbs (can reach up to 19 inches and 4 lbs)
- Colors
- Silvery-white to pale green or gray back, with silvery sides and a white belly. Fins are generally translucent or slightly dusky.
- Diet
- Varied diet including small fish, invertebrates (such as insects, crustaceans, and worms), and fish eggs.
- Region
- Eastern North America, primarily along the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to South Carolina, and in the Great Lakes region.