Also known as American Yellow Perch. Usual weight from one to three pounds. Common in the interior streams and lakes of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and the Eastern States, and in the large Northern lakes. Taken at all seasons from schools, in shoal water near shore, and on bars in deep water. They bite boldly, prefer sunshine to shade, and are wary of anglers. In best condition from May to July.

For tackle use rod short and stiff; Limerick Trout-hook Nos. 4 to 8 ; Trout-line ; sinker. Bait with worm, shrimp, or small fish.