The Yellow Perch is very unique with its long body, yellow sides, dark vertical bars and orange fins.
Diet: aquatic insects, crayfish, fish eggs, and small fishes
Habitat & Range
Yellow Perch is a cool-water species and is most abundant in the open water of rivers and some ponds. They feed on aquatic insects, crayfish, fish eggs, and small fishes.
Where to Fishing
Statewide
Fishing Season
All year
Catch Limit: 50 (no more than 25 of one species)
Size Limit: No Size Limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Yellow Perch can be caught with small spinners and small jigs. Live bait often includes meal worms, worms, and small minnows.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Fishing | Regulations | Season Dates | All year | Link |
