Fishing for Yellow perch

Perca flavescens
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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

jbarzacchini, Fishbrain angler since 2018

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Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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