Perch fishing in the United States is centered on lakes, where yellow perch support popular regional freshwater fisheries.
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perch catches from the United States were logged onto Fishbrain last year

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According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Perch.

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Walleye
Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)
length · weight
Yellow perch
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
length · weight
Walleye
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
length · weight
Walleye
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
1 in · 1 lb


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