White Perch
Morone americana
White perch are small, silvery fish that are actually members of the temperate bass family rather than true perch. They are popular panfish known for their mild, flaky meat and schooling behavior.
White Perch at a glance
- Scientific name
- Morone americana
- Typical size
- 6-12 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Brackish
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
White perch inhabit brackish and fresh waters including estuaries, rivers, lakes, and ponds along the Atlantic coast. Anglers typically target them with small jigs, worms, or minnows near structure or in open water where schools are located. They are often caught from shore, piers, or small boats.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a white perch through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksWhite Perch questions people ask
White Perch is Morone americana.
A typical white perch runs 6-12 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every white perch you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
White perch inhabit brackish and fresh waters including estuaries, rivers, lakes, and ponds along the Atlantic coast. Anglers typically target them with small jigs, worms, or minnows near structure or in open water where schools are located. They are often caught from shore, piers, or small boats. It is a water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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