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Yellow Perch Fishing

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23 ft
Up to 4 persons
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28 ft
Up to 6 persons
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US $450
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23 ft
Up to 4 persons
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US $500
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22 ft
Up to 6 persons
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21 ft
Up to 6 persons
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US $600
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23 ft
Up to 4 persons
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US $750
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24 ft
Up to 3 persons
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21 ft
Up to 3 persons
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US $450
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27 ft
Up to 4 persons
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US $475
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21 ft
Up to 4 persons
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US $400

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What anglers say about Yellow Perch fishing

  • 5.0
    /5
    (Full Day Trip (4-5 MAX))

    Fun trip

    Fishing was a bit slow but everyone around was slow. We had a good time and would recommmend Tartar Sauce charter to anyone.
    Brad J.
    Brad J.
    Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (5 Hour Trip - Yellow Perch/Weekend)

    Lots of fun!

    Captain Dan was great! He was fun to chat with and worked hard to maximize our experience!
    Rebecca A.
    Rebecca A.
    Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (5 Hour Trip – Lake Trout Jigging PM)

    Great fun on the lake!

    Captain Stan is great. He ensured a great fun filled day on the Cayuga. Caught the biggest trouts in our lives. Jigging caught smaller fish but it was full of activities.
    Greg C.
    Greg C.
    Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (5 Hour Trip (PM))

    Great time and great captain

    Captain Brady was super nice and very enjoyable to spend our time on the water with. My husband and I aren’t big fans of eating salmon so he took us out to catch a variety of other fish. We had a great time!
    Ashley D.
    Ashley D.
    Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026
  • 4.0
    /5
    (5 Hour Trip – Saginaw Bay)

    Captain was Awesome Great Guy

    Unfortunately was a bad day for fish 2 eyes and 2 perch. But beautiful day on water‼️
    Gene C.
    Gene C.
    Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

About Yellow Perch fishing

Size
4 to 12oz
Food Value
Good
Game Quality
Low

Yellow Perch are popular North American freshwater pan-fish, available year-round albeit small and easy to catch.

How big

The species is among the smallest freshwater game fish, commonly caught between 4 and 12oz. The all-tackle record of 4lbs, 3oz was set in 1865 and is the longest standing freshwater fish record in North America.

Distribution

Yellow Perch are native to the the tributaries of the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. They are found from Nova Scotia to South Carolina in the east and to the Rocky Mountains in the west. They can be caught throughout the year.

How to catch

Yellow Perch will strike most natural baits, including worms, small minnows, clams and crickets. Artificials also work well, with many Bass lures such as tubes, Rapala minnows, small spoons or curly tail grubs on jigheads being effective. The species is also good for fly fishers, as they will readily take flies that resemble any of the bait options.

Good to eat?

Delicious white and flaky flesh.

Yellow Perch are popular North American freshwater pan-fish, available year-round albeit small and easy to catch.

How big

The species is among the smallest freshwater game fish, commonly caught between 4 and 12oz. The all-tackle record of 4lbs, 3oz was set in 1865 and is the longest standing freshwater fish record in North America.

Distribution

Yellow Perch are native to the the tributaries of the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River. They are found from Nova Scotia to South Carolina in the east and to the Rocky Mountains in the west. They can be caught throughout the year.

How to catch

Yellow Perch will strike most natural baits, including worms, small minnows, clams and crickets. Artificials also work well, with many Bass lures such as tubes, Rapala minnows, small spoons or curly tail grubs on jigheads being effective. The species is also good for fly fishers, as they will readily take flies that resemble any of the bait options.

Good to eat?

Delicious white and flaky flesh.