Panfish
Yellow Perch Fishing in Indiana
A schooling panfish of the Great Lakes and Northern lakes, popular through the ice and prized for fish fries.
- Waters
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- State
- Indiana
- Water
- Freshwater
- Methods
- Spin & Bait
Peak Months in Indiana: May to Sep
Highlighted months are the best fishing. Most fish are in the water year-round; other months are slower.
Licenses & Regulations
Most anglers need an Indiana fishing license; age cutoffs and exemptions are set by the state. Seasons, limits, and tackle rules vary by water, so check current regulations before you go.
Indiana Department of Natural ResourcesPlan by Month
Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Yellow Perch
3 picks for October.
Crappie Jig 1/32 to 1/8 oz
LureJig
Shop This LureNightcrawlers Whole or half
BaitLive Bait
Live Minnows 1 to 3 in
BaitLive Bait
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Rod & Reel
Yellow Perch Setup
Spin / Cast
6 ft ultralight spinning rod or ice rod, 4 lb line, perch spreader or small jig.
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Where to Catch Yellow Perch
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Recommended
Gear for Yellow Perch
Rigs
Mack's Lure Wedding Ring Spinner
Small spinners tipped with corn or maggots for kokanee and perch.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Ultralight Spinning Combo
Light enough to feel crappie bites and cast small spinners for trout.
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Pflueger President Spinning Reel
Light and smooth for its price. A favorite for finesse and panfish rods.
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Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament
Limp, easy-casting mono for spinning reels and general fishing.
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