Every angler out there has a special place in their heart for a certain species, and if you grew up in the Northeast or Midwest, it’s likely to be the yellow perch. These hardy little fish are ...

Perch are one of the few species that feed well all year-round. Even on the coldest of days, there’s a chance of catching a few if you get your location and tactics right. Lure fishing is perfect for ...

Late winter often produces the biggest perch of the entire ice fishing season. The 60-degree sun beat down on me like a death ray. The foot or so of softening ice I stood on acted like a mirror, ...

Why Ice Fish for Perch? Yellow perch are some of the best-tasting freshwater fish. And when they're in a biting mood, they will hit just about any lure they can fit in their mouths. Other times, ...

Longtime DNR fisheries experts offer tips for when, where and how to catch perch on the Mississippi River and in Lake Pepin. Dan Dieterman, a retired Minnesota DNR fisheries expert, prepares to land a ...

DISCLAIMER: These fish were caught before March 15th 2025. The perch has been described in the past as the "biggest fish of them all" by legendary angler Richard Walker, and it is hard to disagree ...

Lake Erie walleye fishing is excellent with high catch rates and a large population. Anglers are favoring walleye fishing due to its success, leading to reduced pressure on yellow perch. The walleye ...