Also known as
Yellow perch
Where to find it
Lakes
Why anglers like it
- It is sought-after by foodies everywhere.
- It is small and easy to fish.
Pro tips and tricks
- It is caught easily at the end of summer, in the fall and in the winter.
- You should use a smaller lure for their smaller mouth.
- It loves earthworms very much.
How to recognize it
- Average length: 10 to 25 cm.
- Its back is dark green to golden brown, and its flanks are yellow green.
- Its pectoral, pelvic and anal fins are bright orange.
- Its 2 dorsal fins are distinctly separated: the first one is spinous, while the second one is soft-rayed.
- It has numerous small teeth.
- Consult the detailed fact sheet (in French only).
Good to know
Required licence : Sport fishing (except Atlantic salmon).