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 LUCKY CRAFT LVR Mini Northern Yellow Perch $16.99 Time Remaining: 8h 16m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 RAPALA CLACKIN RAP CNR 7 YP YELLOW PERCH $5.95 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 55m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 Rapala Shad Rap SR 9 SR09YP SR 9YP YELLOW PERCH NEW IN PACKAGE $5.99 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 38m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Rapala X Rap Jointed Shad XJS 13 Yellow Perch $13.50 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 59m Buy It Now for only: $13.50 |
 Rapala Original Floating F18 YP Yellow Perch NIB $10.99 Time Remaining: 10d 12h 57m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 RAPALA FLAT RAP HARD FLASHING ACTION FLR 10 YP YELLOW PERCH LOT 2 $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 15h 55m |
 3 Rapala Minnow Rap NIB MR 7 GOBY YP Yellow Perch S Silver NIB Fishing Lures NEW $17.00 Time Remaining: 26d 4h 16m Buy It Now for only: $17.00 |
 rapala mr 7 yellow perch minnow rap diving 4 9 lure $5.95 Time Remaining: 20d 14h 43m Buy It Now for only: $5.95 |
 NEW RAPALA CRANKIN RAP DEPTH 10 CRR10 YP YELLOW PERCH LOT 2 $12.69 Time Remaining: 8d 15h 11m Buy It Now for only: $12.69 |
 3 rapalas x rap xrap shad shallow xrsh 6 yp yellow perch crankbait $18.95 Time Remaining: 4d 5h 39m Buy It Now for only: $18.95 |
 RAPALA DT 6 DIVES TO LONG CASTING BALSA ACTION YELLOW PERCH 2 LURES $7.99 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 40m |
 rapala x rap xrap xr 6 2 1 2 1 8 oz 3 5 slashbait yellow perch $6.45 Time Remaining: 3d 3h 15m Buy It Now for only: $6.45 |
 LUCKY CRAFT Pointer 65 Northern Yellow Perch $13.99 Time Remaining: 7d 6h 52m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 RAPALA CLACKIN MINNOW FISHING LURE NIB CNM 7 YP YELLOW PERCH COLOR $8.99 Time Remaining: 26d 16h 8m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 RAPALA HUSKY JERK HJ 12 YP YELLOW PERCH NEW CLR NIP X3 $19.99 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 25m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 RAPALA DT 10 DIVES TO LONG CASTING BALSA ACTION YELLOW PERCH 2 LURES $7.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 8h 48m |
 LUCKY CRAFT Pointer 78DD Northern Yellow Perch $14.99 Time Remaining: 10d 8h 32m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Koppers LIVE TARGET Crankbait YP73M106 BABY YELLOW PERCH Florescent Matte $13.88 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $13.88 |
 LUCKY CRAFT Pointer 65DD Nothern Yellow Perch $13.99 Time Remaining: 18d 10h 21m Buy It Now for only: $13.99 |
 Rapala Countdown CD 9 Yellow Perch NIB $9.99 Time Remaining: 7d 9h 7m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 1 Koppers Live Target Yellow Perch BIG Fishing Lure TJs TACKLE $5.24 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 11h 44m |
 Rapala Shad Rap SR07YP SR 7YP YELLOW PERCH NEW IN PACKAGE $5.99 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 38m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 LUCKY CRAFT Slender Pointer 112MR North Yellow Perch $18.99 Time Remaining: 9d 12h 29m Buy It Now for only: $18.99 |
 rapala dt 6 yellow perch bass crankbait lure smallmouth largemouth $6.45 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 15m Buy It Now for only: $6.45 |
 Muskie Musky Bait Lure Believer Gold Head Yellow Belly Perch $3.26 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 16m |
 LUCKY CRAFT Pointer 100 Northern Yellow Perch $14.99 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 49m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Rapala Original Floating F 5 YP yellow perch NIB $6.49 Time Remaining: 14h 24m Buy It Now for only: $6.49 |
 RAPALA jointed SHAD RAP FISHING LURE NIB JSR 4 YP yellow perch color $5.99 Time Remaining: 25d 16h 4m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Rapala Dives To DT 16 DT 16 YP Yellow Perch NEW $7.95 Time Remaining: 13d 17h 32m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 Muskie Musky Bait Lure Believer Yellow Belly Perch Jtd $2.01 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 28m |
 3 Rapala Minnow Rap NIB MR 7 BOF BleedingOliveFlash S Silver YP Yellow Perch NEW $16.50 Time Remaining: 17h 26m Buy It Now for only: $16.50 |
 rapala cnr 8 clackin rap yellow perch rat l trap bass pike 7 8 oz vmc cnr08 $7.95 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 25m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 Rapala Shad Rap SR 9 YP yellow perch NIP $10.99 Time Remaining: 10d 13h 2m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 2 Koppers Live Target Yellow Perch YP73M100 Fishing Lures TJs TACKLE NEW $25.99 Time Remaining: 27d 14h 15m Buy It Now for only: $25.99 |
 Rapala X Rap XR 6 Yellow Perch Crankbait Fishing Lure NIB $2.04 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 16h |
 Rapala Super Shad Rap SSR 14 YP yellow perch NIB $12.99 Time Remaining: 21d 12h 26m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Rapala Orginal Floating F 11 Color Yellow Perch for Bass Walleye Pike OAJL $7.87 Time Remaining: 25d 20m Buy It Now for only: $7.87 |
 rapala dt 10 yp yellow perch bass crankbait 10 lure 2 1 4 3 5 oz dt10 dives to $6.95 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 15m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 2 RAPALA HJ 14 HUSKY JERK LURES IN YELLOW PERCH COLOR $12.95 Time Remaining: 14d 19h 27m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 Rapala CountDown CD 7 Yellow Perch Crankbait Fishing Lure NIB $3.26 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 16h 49m |
 RAPALA X RAP FISHING LURE NIB XR 10 YP YELLOW PERCH $8.49 Time Remaining: 19d 17h 43m Buy It Now for only: $8.49 |
 Luresmith Custom Painted Rapala DT 14 Crankbait Yellow Perch $19.95 Time Remaining: 27d 12h 53m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 RAPALA CLACKIN MINNOW FISHING LURE NIB CNM 9 YP YELLOW PERCH $8.99 Time Remaining: 26d 15h 20m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 Rapala X Rap XR 6 Yellow Perch Crankbait Fishing Lure NIB $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 17h 4m |
 Rapala Shad Rap SR 5 SR05YP SR 5YP YELLOW PERCH NEW IN PACKAGE $5.99 Time Remaining: 21d 9h 30m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Koppers LIVE TARGET Lures JERKBAIT YP115S100 YELLOW PERCH Natural Matte $16.88 Time Remaining: 13h 15m Buy It Now for only: $16.88 |
 RAPALA MINNOW RAP YELLOW PERCH MR11YP FONTANA $7.99 Time Remaining: 10d 5h 5m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 LUCKY CRAFT Sammy 85 Northern Yellow Perch $14.99 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 54m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 RAPALA X RAP SLASHBAIT SUSPENDS 5 10 XRD 8 YP YELLOW PERCH HARD TO FIND COLOR $9.95 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 31m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 |
 RAPALA CLACKIN MINNOW CNM 11 YELLOW PERCH 4 3 8 11 cm HARD RATTLE $10.44 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 36m Buy It Now for only: $10.44 |
 Rapala Xtreme Action Popper XRP 7 Yellow Perch $8.99 Time Remaining: 6d 11h 45m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 rapala dt 4 2 5 16 oz bass crankbait lure dives to 4 yellow perch $6.45 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 36m Buy It Now for only: $6.45 |
 Rapala X Rap XR 10 Yellow PERCH Suspending Stickbait Jerkbait Lure XR10 P NEW $9.95 Time Remaining: 28d 10h 38m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 NEW 2012 RAPALA RIPPIN RAP RPR 7 YELLOW PERCH includes gift $7.99 Time Remaining: 5d 14h 27m |
 Rapala Super Shad Rap SSR14 Fishing Lure Yellow Perch $13.95 Time Remaining: 8d 7h 32m Buy It Now for only: $13.95 |
 rapala xrs 6 x rap xrap yp shad yellow perch suspending bass 2 1 2 $6.45 Time Remaining: 26d 2h 49m Buy It Now for only: $6.45 |
 RAPALA XRP 7 XTREME ACTION POPPER YELLOW PERCH YP HOT LURE $8.75 Time Remaining: 19d 13h 23m Buy It Now for only: $8.75 |
 2 RAPALA CD 5 BALSA COUNT DOWN LURES IN YELLOW PERCH COLOR $14.95 Time Remaining: 11d 4h 46m Buy It Now for only: $14.95 |
 1Rebel WeeR 2 inBody Crankbaitsfishing luresYellow PerchOldTackle $3.99 Time Remaining: 5d 14h 56m |
 LUCKY CRAFT Pointer 78 Northern Yellow Perch $14.99 Time Remaining: 16d 6h 50m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 Rapala Shad Rap SSR 5 YP yellow perch NIB $8.19 Time Remaining: 21d 12h 1m Buy It Now for only: $8.19 |
 Koppers LIVE TARGET Crankbait YP73M102 BABY YELLOW PERCH Metallic Gloss $13.88 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 3m Buy It Now for only: $13.88 |
 15 BEETLE BODIES YELLOW with BLACK STRIPES CRAPPIE BASS PERCH 50 EA $2.75 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 6m |
 Rapala Deep Tail Dancer 11 in FLASH YELLOW PERCH for Walleye Bass Pike Zander $9.99 Time Remaining: 10d 2h 24m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Rapala Ultra Light Minnow ULM 04 YP YELLOW PERCH NIP X2 NEW in 2012 HAHO $12.55 Time Remaining: 12d 12h 48m Buy It Now for only: $12.55 |
 Koppers LIVE TARGET Lure JERKBAIT YP158S106 BIG YELLOW PERCH Florescent Matte $24.88 Time Remaining: 21d 5h 47m Buy It Now for only: $24.88 |
 Rapala Ultra Light Minnow ULM 06 YP YELLOW PERCH NIP X2 NEW in 2012 Bass Walleye $12.56 Time Remaining: 13h 26m Buy It Now for only: $12.56 |
 15 BEETLE BODIES YELLOW with a BLACK DOT CRAPPIE BASS PERCH 50 EA $1.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 4h 8m |
 RAPALA X RAP XR 8 YELLOW PERCH 3 1 8 8cm LONG CASTING SUSPENDING FISH LURE $6.99 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 15m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 RAPALA X RAP SHAD XRS 6 YELLOW PERCH 2 1 2 6cm XTREME SHAD SLASHBAIT LURE $6.29 Time Remaining: 28d 17h 24m Buy It Now for only: $6.29 |
 RAPALA Countdown CD 11 YP yellow perch $9.99 Time Remaining: 7d 9h 4m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 LUCKY CRAFT Slim Shad D 9 Northern Yellow Perch $15.99 Time Remaining: 13d 3h 43m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 15 BEETLE BODIES YELLOW with BLACK STRIPES CRAPPIE BASS PERCH 50 EA $1.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 4h 5m |
 REACTION STRIKE XRM 80 YELLOW PERCH $7.99 Time Remaining: 29d 7h 25m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 rapala clackin rap rattle trap cnr 7 cnr07 yellow perch bass rat l trap 5 8 oz $7.45 Time Remaining: 20d 14h 42m Buy It Now for only: $7.45 |
 Koppers LIVE TARGET Lures JERKBAIT YP158S100 BIG YELLOW PERCH Natural Matte $24.88 Time Remaining: 25d 8h 47m Buy It Now for only: $24.88 |
 3 Rapala Original Floating Minnow F 9 YP Yellow Perch NIB Fishing Lures NEW $17.00 Time Remaining: 8d 17h 59m Buy It Now for only: $17.00 |
 15 BEETLE BODIES YELLOW with a BLACK DOT CRAPPIE BASS PERCH 50 EA $1.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 4h 9m |
 6 Glidin Rap Rapala Normark GLR15 YP Yellow Perch $14.99 Time Remaining: 4d 5h 9m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 rapala x rap deep xrd 8 yellow perch diving slashbait $7.95 Time Remaining: 4d 5h 38m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 RAPALA GLASS SHAD RAP GSR07 NIB GLASS YELLOW PERCH 0509 $6.49 Time Remaining: 4d 7h 9m Buy It Now for only: $6.49 |
 Northland Tackle Booty Call Musky Lure Yellow Perch $8.00 Time Remaining: 3d 13h 45m |
 blue striper yellow perch miz mo bass swimbait bluestriper 3 1 2 bluestriper $12.95 Time Remaining: 20d 13h 36m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 rapala jsr 7 yellow perch jointed suspending shad rap $7.95 Time Remaining: 5d 11h 19m Buy It Now for only: $7.95 |
 REACTION STRIKE XCB S CRANKBAIT YELLOW PERCH 35 $7.49 Time Remaining: 29d 7h 39m Buy It Now for only: $7.49 |
 bill lewis rat l trap 1 4 oz mtw5 yellow perch rattle trap lipless crankbait $4.95 Time Remaining: 15d 38m Buy It Now for only: $4.95 |
 Northland Tackle Boobie Trap Musky Lure Yellow Perch $10.00 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 4m |
 RAPALA SHALLOW SHAD RAP SSR 9 YELLOW PERCH NIB 0229 $8.39 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 4m Buy It Now for only: $8.39 |
 Koppers LIVE TARGET Lures JERKBAIT YP73S100 BABY YELLOW PERCH Natural Matte $13.88 Time Remaining: 20d 9h 36m Buy It Now for only: $13.88 |
 Rapala Original Floating F 13 YP Yellow Perch NIB $8.29 Time Remaining: 17d 5h 59m Buy It Now for only: $8.29 |
 CASTAIC PLATINUM SWIMBAIT SLOW SINK YELLOW PERCH 6 $9.99 Time Remaining: 10d 10h 41m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 MUSKIE BAIT LURE 6BELIEVER YELLOW BELLY PERCH $3.04 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 12h 11m |
 RAPALA XR 8 YELLOW PERCH XRAP NIB GREAT LURES $7.25 Time Remaining: 24d 11h 2m Buy It Now for only: $7.25 |
 RAPALA CLACKIN MINNOW CNM 7 YELLOW PERCH 2 3 4 7cm HARD RATTLE LURE $8.99 Time Remaining: 9h 15m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 Rapala FAT 2 3 4 Rattling Balsa Yellow Perch Fishing Lure Dives to 1 Foot $8.05 Time Remaining: 19h 35m Buy It Now for only: $8.05 |
 Lot of 3 Rapala Dives To DT 6 S Silver HM Hot Mustard YP Yellow Perch NIB Lures $19.50 Time Remaining: 11d 15h 48m Buy It Now for only: $19.50 |
 MUSKIE BAIT LURE 6 WILEY YELLOW BELLY PERCH $1.04 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 12h 28m |
 Rapala Original Floating F 7 YP yellow perch NIB $6.99 Time Remaining: 14h 24m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 rapala f 13 yellow perch bass pike muskie balsa 4 6 5 1 4 1 4 oz $6.45 Time Remaining: 26d 3h 28m Buy It Now for only: $6.45 |
 RAPALA XRS 6 XTREME ACTION SLASHBAIT IN YELLOW PERCH COLOR $6.95 Time Remaining: 24d 11h 59m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
Yellow Perch
Get to know the lay of the lake
There is good fishing all over Lake Erie but picking a location to fish out of requires a map and some advance planning.
First and foremost, decide what species you'd like to target. You know, Lake Erie is most noted for its walleye, smallmouth bass and yellow perch fishing. Did you know that sport anglers catch more fish out of this lake every year than all the other Great Lakes combined? It's true.
Over the last 30 years, Lake Erie has gained the reputation as the "Walleye Capital of the World." While some other areas have disputed that contention, such as Minnesota and parts of Canada, there is no question that Erie gives up tons of walleyes to sport fishing and to commercial netters in Ontario every year.
Lake Erie is also a world-class smallmouth bass fishery. Bass can be caught all around the lake in 10-30 feet of water, using a multitude of natural and artificial baits. In recent years, bass populations have declined some due to spawning conditions and fishing pressure. But they are on the rebound. It's not uncommon for one of my charter groups to catch and release 25-50 bass per day.
For those interested in stocking the freezer, there is no better tasting freshwater fish than the yellow perch. And Lake Erie is full of them. They are fun and easy to catch, making them a great target for inexperienced adults and youthful anglers.
In getting started search the Internet for a map of Lake Erie. You will see that the lake is divided into three zones, the western basin, central basin and the eastern basin. All have advantages.
The only island and shallow reef areas in the lake are located in the western basin. It's the shallowest part of the lake. Because of the abundant reef habitat, most walleye spawning takes place here in the early spring. And that makes for some fantastic fishing during the months of April, May and June.
As the water warms, the walleyes move eastward into the cooler central basin where depths can reach 75 feet. The angling prospects here are also very good for the drift fisherman and troller.
It's not until mid-June and early July when the walleyes become active in the eastern basin. This section of the lake rarely reaps the reproduction benefits provided by western Lake Erie. However, it does offer some fair walleye fishing, good bass and perch angling and excellent steelhead trout action. Trolling is the main method of taking eyes and steelhead.
The western basin experiences the heaviest fishing pressure because of the large nearby cities of Detroit, Toledo and Cleveland. Drift fishing, trolling and pier fishing are the favorite methods of taking fish here.
Top ports in the west are Port Clinton, Sandusky and Huron plus the Davis-Besse power plant area between Port Clinton and Toledo. Here you will find dozens of bait and tackle shops, marinas, hundreds of charter boats and launch ramps for private boat owners.
The central zone is quite accessible because Interstates 80 and 90 stretch along the lakeshore. Top ports here include Ashtabula, Fairport Harbor, Cleveland, Lorain and Vermilion. All cater to fishermen and boaters. A substantial charter fleet is also present.
So, when it comes to planning a fishing trip to Lake Erie it helps to know the lay of the lake and where to go as each zone offers something different. Here's a recap:
WESTERN BASIN: Walleye, bass, perch, catfish around shallow reefs and small islands.
CENTRAL BASIN: Walleye, bass, perch, catfish along the shoreline and in open water.
EASTERN BASIN: Steelhead, walleye, bass, perch inshore and open water.
Walleye, by far, is the most sought after species, followed yellow perch, smallmouth bass, trout and catfish, which is gaining in popularity.
Anglers probing the Vermilion and Huron waters this past season pulled a remarkable number of catfish ranging in size from 2-20 pounds. That kind of fishing should continue.
About the Author
Capt. Tony Denslow has operated a sportfishing charter business on Lake Erie since 1983 and has been writing about fishing for more than 30 years.
barra or yellow bellied perch i can catch either i a creek out the back?
which one is more hardy i prefer yellow belly perch because the look better and i want to put them in a pond with a filter but no heater which is a hardier fish ???
first make sur you are legally aloud to do this in your area. second it doesn't really matter their both very hardy fish so pick your fav
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