White Perch in Pennsylvania
PFBC limits, the record and waters for white perch.
- 50 (combined specieslimit
- 2 lb 1 ozrecord
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Pennsylvania white perch at a glance
White perch (Morone americana) sits on the PFBC fish list as game fish, with Summary rows in 1 water class. The commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under lake erie, pymatuning, conowing row reads 50 (combined species), with the season open year-round.
A 2 lb 1 oz fish from Delaware River, landed by Christopher Barrett in 2024, is the PFBC record. The PFBC warmwater and coolwater listing puts it in 9 lakes with pages.
Pennsylvania seasons and limits for white perch
| Water class | Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth inland waters | Commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under Lake Erie, Pymatuning, Conowingo or Delaware River and Estuary rules or | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PA Fish and Boat Commission; in effect or proposed as of October 1, 2025, PDF revised February 27, 2026), page 10 to 14. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
white perch entries on the PFBC record page
| Entry | Weight | Angler | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perch, White | 2 lb 1 oz | Christopher Barrett | Delaware River | Delaware | 2024 |
PFBC State Record Fish page, retrieved October 23, 2026; records are kept by weight only.
Lakes where the PFBC lists white perch
| Lake | County | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Raystown Lake | Huntingdon | 8,297 |
| Nockamixon Lake | Bucks | 1,450 |
| Lake Marburg | York | 1,274 |
| Ontelaunee Lake | 1,082 | |
| Green Lane Reservoir | Montgomery | 814 |
| Lake Galena | Bucks | 365 |
| Lake Redman | York | 290 |
| Lake Luxembourg | Bucks | 166 |
| FDR Park Lake | Philadelphia | 18 |
PFBC warmwater/coolwater species listing per lake (WWCW layer), retrieved October 23, 2026; largest lakes first.
Finding white perch across Pennsylvania
Keystone lakes worth a try for white perch
- Raystown Lake8,297 acres
- Nockamixon Lake1,450 acres
- Lake Marburg1,274 acres
- Ontelaunee Lake1,082 acres
- Green Lane Reservoir814 acres
- Lake Galena365 acres
- Lake Redman290 acres
- Lake Luxembourg166 acres
- FDR Park Lake18 acres
Keystone rivers worth a try for white perch
- Delaware RiverNorthampton County
- Delaware EstuaryBucks County
- Darby CreekDelaware County
- Chester CreekDelaware County
PFBC species listings, Class A and stocked trout layers, the 2026 stocking schedule and state records; largest waters first.
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- Edward John Lake Erie Perch Fishing Llcfishing guide, Lake Erie, Girard, (814) 881-7611
More Pennsylvania fish near white perch on the list
- Rock Bassgame fish
- White Bassgame fish
- Bluegillgame fish
- Pumpkinseedgame fish
- Redbreast Sunfishgame fish
- Crappiegame fish
- Yellow Perchgame fish
- Channel Catfishgame fish
- Flathead Catfishgame fish
- Bullhead Catfishgame fish
- Common Carpgame fish
- Freshwater Drumgame fish
A photo look at the water by White Perch
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white perch across the Commonwealth: questions
How many white perch does a Pennsylvania angler take home?
50 (combined species) on commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under lake erie, pymatuning, conowing, season open year-round; other water classes have their own rows.
Is there a PFBC record for white perch?
2 lb 1 oz from Delaware River in Delaware County, caught by Christopher Barrett in 2024.
Which Pennsylvania lakes hold white perch?
13 water pages here list it, led by Raystown Lake, Nockamixon Lake and Lake Marburg.
Are white perch stocked in Pennsylvania?
The PFBC lists no 2026 stocking for it.
How does the PFBC class white perch?
Morone americana; listed as game fish.
In which months may white perch be kept?
Open year-round on commonwealth inland waters (all waters not under lake erie, pymatuning, conowing.
Must visitors buy a license for white perch?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
Do outfitters list white perch?
1 listing mention it, among them Edward John Lake Erie Perch Fishing Llc.
Head out for Keystone white perch
Choose a lake or stream above and check its limits.