| Yellow perch, sometimes known as Lake or American | | | | vertically from top to bottom, making them easily |
| perch, are another hugely popular fish found throughout | | | | distinguishable from other species. Typically, yellow |
| Maine's waters. Like several other members of the | | | | perch are found in warm, weedy waters, though adults |
| perch family, yellow perch are native to Maine, though | | | | are more prone to heading for deeper and more |
| they have been introduced artificially into a limited | | | | sheltered spots. |
| number of waterways, mainly for the purposes of | | | | The fall and winter months are arguably the best time |
| fishing. Though yellow perch are not particularly | | | | to land yellow perch, but like white perch, are a good all |
| sought-after fish as far as seasoned anglers are | | | | year round catch. Earthworms, minnows, shrimp and |
| concerned, they do offer a superb fishing opportunity | | | | artificial lures can all be used to great effect, and will |
| for young or inexperienced anglers, and as such | | | | almost guarantee you a yellow perch in some of the |
| remain one of Maine's most popular game fishes. | | | | more abundantly populated rivers and lakes. If fishing in |
| Typically, yellow perch are around 6-12 inches in length | | | | deeper waters, adding a small weight to the line and |
| with a weight anywhere between Â1/4 and 1 pound. | | | | letting the bait sink to one-two foot from the bottom |
| However, Maine is renowned for superb yellow perch, | | | | will yield best results. Also ensure that the line is fairly |
| with larger fish reaching 15 inches in length and a | | | | tense, as yellow perch in particular have a habit of |
| weight nearer to 1.5 pounds. The advantage of this is | | | | taking the bait without alerting the angler. |
| that even beginner anglers are handed a challenge, | | | | Yellow perch can be found in countless rivers, lakes, |
| particularly if they land one of the larger fish. | | | | ponds and streams across Maine, making them one of |
| Yellow perch are great looking fish with a number of | | | | the most accessible fish in the state. Particularly |
| distinguishing features. The top side varies in colour | | | | popular spots include Great Pond, Yellow Pond and |
| from rich green to olive whilst the sides range from a | | | | Cochrane Lake. Their ease of catch, fantastic looks |
| yellow-green colour to golden yellow. The belly is | | | | and abundance has ensured that yellow perch |
| typically white, while the fins are bright orange in colour. | | | | continue to be a firm favourite and one of Maine's |
| Yellow perch also have 6-8 dark bands that run | | | | most commonly fished species. |