Species / Yellow Perch / Washington
Panfish
Yellow Perch Fishing in Washington
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
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
Yellow Perch
Spin / Cast 6 ft ultralight spinning rod or ice rod, 4 lb line, perch spreader or small jig.
Washington
Where to Catch Yellow Perch
Lakes & Reservoirs · Washington
Lake Washington
A big urban lake in Seattle with strong smallmouth fishing.
Smallmouth Bass · Largemouth Bass · Yellow Perch
Lakes & Reservoirs · Washington
Potholes Reservoir
A desert reservoir with sand dunes and flooded willows full of bass and walleye.
Walleye · Largemouth Bass · Yellow Perch
Washington
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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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