Yellow Perch Fishing in New York
Top 2 lakes ranked by stocking volume
New York stocks yellow perch in 2 known waters, ranging from small impoundments to multi-thousand-acre reservoirs. The lakes below are sorted by recent stocking volume — quantity isn't everything, but it's a strong proxy for how much effort the state agency is putting into a given fishery.
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About Yellow Perch
Excellent table fare and a winter ice-fishing favorite. Find one and you'll usually find dozens — they school tightly.
Best seasons: winter, spring. Active water-temp range: 55–70°F.
Productive techniques
- minnows on a small hook
- perch rigs with two drop loops
- small jigs tipped with grubs
Top Yellow Perch lakes in New York
| Rank | Lake | County | Acres | Total stocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oneida Lake | Oneida | 50,894 | 50,662 |
| 2 | Lake Champlain | Clinton | 271,000 | 47,072 |
Gear for Yellow Perch
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- rod: Light spinning rod 6'
- rig: Perch spreader rigs
- bait: Live minnows or shiners
- lure: Small jigs + Gulp minnows
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