White Perch

Common Name:

White Perch

Other Names:

Perch, Silver Perch

Scientific Name:

Morone americana

Origin:

Native

Adult Size:

Size can vary greatly according to the type of habitat and the density of the perch population. A 6-year-old perch can be anywhere from 6 to 12 inches long. The average 8-to 10-inch perch weighs about 0.45 pounds and is about 4 years old.

Identification:

The white perch is a spiny-finned fish with large, easily seen scales. The fish is dark gray-green on the back and upper sides and the color gradually changes to silver on the sides below the lateral line to white on the belly. In clear waters, the white perch exhibits a bluish tint on the lower jaw.

Find more information on the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website.