In Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, updated regulations for yellow perch will be in effect for the 2026 fishing season. In response to six years of low recruitment, Maryland reduced the limit for yellow perch caught in tidal … Continued
In February 2025, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognized Thomas Dembeck Jr. of Hydes as the new state record holder for yellow perch (Perca flavescens) in the Chesapeake division. Dembeck caught the 2.3-pound, 16-inch fish on February 7 … Continued
According to Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the 2012 recreational yellow perch fishing season is underway thanks to the mild winter weather and an increased fish population. Anglers will find yellow perch schooled in depths of 10-30 feet before making … Continued
The recreational yellow perch fishing season is expected to peak in Maryland as water temperatures in the tidal tributaries of the Chesapeake begin to warm. Yellow perch are found in 10- to 30-foot depths in many rivers of the bay … Continued