Walleye & Perch
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
FreshwaterPercidaeLeast Concern
About
Yellow Perch are a common North American freshwater fish characterized by their yellow to gold body and distinctive dark vertical bars. They are social fish, often found in schools, and are active during the day.
- Average size
- 4-10 inches, up to 1 lb
- Colors
- Yellow, gold, dark vertical bars, white to yellowish belly
- Diet
- Invertebrates, insects, small fish, fish eggs
- Region
- Northeastern United States, Great Lakes region, upper Midwest, and parts of Canada