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The Yellow Lake Perch is dusky olive green over the back, and its sides to below the pectoral fins are yellow or yellow-green marked with six to eight broad, dusky, vertical bars. Its belly is white. Yellow Perch size can vary greatly between bodies of water, but adults are usually between 4-10 inches in length and weigh about 5.29oz on average. Lake Erie Yellow Lake Perch populations have increased through careful commercial fishing management and the tough, resilient nature of the species. We currently source all of our Yellow Lake Perch from Lake Erie, which represents 85% of the commercial catch. Yellow Perch are one of the finest flavored of all pan fish. The white, flaky meat is firm, white, and sweet-tasting. They are caught by gill-net and come to up butterflied with the pin-bones in. Cooking Methods: Saute, Broil, Fry, Bake, Steam.