Perca flavescens
A Lake Erie staple — fall perch fishing is a beloved Ohio tradition.
Yellow perch are a Lake Erie icon. Fall perch fishing from Port Clinton, Sandusky, and Lorain is a beloved Ohio tradition, with the 30-fish daily limit making for excellent family fishing. The 2024 perch hatch was the 7th best in 37 years, promising good fishing for years to come.
4 lakes in our directory have yellow perch — sorted by size.
Daily limit varies by Lake Erie zone
Find lakes, guides, and bait shops for your next yellow perch fishing trip in Ohio.
Explore Lakes Find a Guide Bait & TackleRegulations shown are statewide defaults. Some waters have special regulations — always check the current Ohio DNR regulations before fishing. An Ohio fishing license is required for ages 16+.