White Perch in Ohio
white perch under the 2026-27 booklet.
- see bookletlimit
- 1.72 lbrecord
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Ohio white perch in short
ODNR writes rules for white perch under no separate table in the 2026-27 booklet.
A 1.72 lb fish from Lake Erie, landed by Terry R. Patton in 2011, tops the Outdoor Writers of Ohio list.
white perch entries in the Ohio record book
| Division | Weight | Length | Angler | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod and reel | 1.72 lb | 14-1/8" | Terry R. Patton | Lake Erie | 2011 |
Outdoor Writers of Ohio record fish page, retrieved October 26, 2026; ODNR biologists confirm the species of a new record.
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Sorting out white perch fishing in Ohio
How many white perch go home with an Ohio angler?
No booklet row names it, so no daily limit applies.
Does Ohio keep a record for white perch?
1.72 lb from Lake Erie, caught by Terry R. Patton in 2011.
Which Ohio lakes hold white perch?
Ohio water pages here leave it out for now.
Are white perch stocked in Ohio?
ODNR lists no stocking of it.
Does Lake Erie have its own white perch limit?
It has no Lake Erie entry in the booklet.
In which months may white perch be kept in Ohio?
No season is on file for it.
Do out-of-state anglers need a license for Ohio white perch?
Anglers 16 and older need an Ohio fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents and $10.00 for residents 65 and older.
Do Ohio River limits differ for white perch?
The Ohio River tables leave it out.
Go after Ohio white perch
Choose a lake or river above and check its rules.