The yellow perch is a freshwater fish known for its distinctive golden-yellow body with dark vertical bars. Typically reaching 6-12 inches in length and weighing up to 1 pound, it inhabits lakes and slow-moving rivers. Its diet consists of insects, smaller fish, and crustaceans. Yellow perch are schooling fish, often found in large groups, and are active during daylight. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Yellow perch.