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Species / Yellow Perch / Maryland

Panfish

Yellow Perch Fishing in Maryland

A schooling panfish of the Great Lakes and Northern lakes, popular through the ice and prized for fish fries.

Best Months: Jan to Mar, Jun to Oct

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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Yellow Perch

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3 picks for October.

  • Crappie Jig 1/32 to 1/8 oz

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  • Nightcrawlers Whole or half

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  • Live Minnows 1 to 3 in

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Rod & Reel

Yellow Perch Setup

Yellow Perch

Spin / Cast 6 ft ultralight spinning rod or ice rod, 4 lb line, perch spreader or small jig.

Maryland

Where to Catch Yellow Perch

Lakes & Reservoirs · Maryland

Deep Creek Lake

Maryland's largest freshwater lake in the western mountains.

Smallmouth Bass · Walleye · Yellow Perch

Maryland

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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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Rod & Reel Combos

Ugly Stik GX2 Ultralight Spinning Combo

Light enough to feel crappie bites and cast small spinners for trout.

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Reels

Pflueger President Spinning Reel

Light and smooth for its price. A favorite for finesse and panfish rods.

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Line

Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament

Limp, easy-casting mono for spinning reels and general fishing.

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Yellow Perch Fishing by State

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