Yellow Perch — Michigan Fishing
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Yellow Perch Native

🔬 Perca flavescens

Michigan's most popular panfish and excellent table fare. Found in virtually every Michigan lake. Schools move constantly ÔÇö find them and the action is fast.

0.25-0.75 lb, 6-10 inches
Typical size
3 lbs 12 oz
Michigan record
Summer, Winter
Best season
497
Listed lakes

🛡 Conservation Status

Native Most popular panfish in Michigan. Found in nearly every lake and river statewide.

🌿 Habitat & Behavior

Open water and weed edges throughout Michigan. Schooling fish ÔÇö depth varies by season from shallow spring through deep summer.

🎣 Best Techniques

Small jigs tipped with minnow or waxworm, small spinners, ice fishing with teardrops and waxworms

🌊 Where to Catch in Michigan

Lake County Population Notes
Houghton Lake
20,044 acres
Roscommon Excellent
Lake Gogebic
13,380 acres
Gogebic Excellent
Lake St. Clair
260,000 acres
Macomb Excellent World-class fishery
Alberta Pond Baraga Good
Alcona Pond Alcona Good
Ambrose Lake Ogemaw Good
Arbutus Lake
510 acres
Grand Traverse Good
Arcadia Lake Manistee Good
Au Sable Lake Ogemaw Good
Au Sable River Iosco Good
AuGres Arenac Good
Austin Lake Kalamazoo Good
AuTrain Lake Alger Good
Avalon Lake Montmorency Good
Badwater Lake Dickinson Good
Baldy Lake Alger Good
Bar Lake Alger Good
Barber Creek Allegan Good
Baseline Lake
377 acres
Livingston Good
Bass Lake Dickinson Good

📦 DNR Stocking History

Total stocked: 1,431,333
Stocking events: 209
Peak year: 1985 (268,903)


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