White perch in Wisconsin
Seasons, records and abundance for white perch.
- 0limit
- 1 lb. 9.6 oz.record
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Where white perch fit in Wisconsin fishing
On the WDNR list, White perch (Morone americana) belongs to the Sticklebacks (Gasterosteidae); the hook and line guide calls it nonnative detrimental. Row one of the Wisconsin table (general inland waters (see round goby exception for winnebago system waters)): 0; season Closed all year – one may be killed and possessed for transport to a DNR Service Center or Regional Office.
The WDNR record list shows 1 lb. 9.6 oz. from Green Bay, 2023, in the hook and line category.
Keeping white perch in Wisconsin
| Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| General inland waters (see round goby exception for Winnebago System waters) | 0 | Closed all year – one may be killed and possessed for transport to a DNR Service Center or Regional Office |
| Wisconsin-Minnesota boundary waters | 0 | No open season – one may be killed and possessed for transport to a DNR Service Center or Regional Office |
| Tributaries to Lake Michigan and major Green Bay tributaries | None; no minimum length | Open all year |
| All other tributaries and ditches to Green Bay upstream to the first dam or lake | None; no minimum length | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027 |
| Lake Michigan | None; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Lake Superior | None; no minimum length | Open all year |
2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations (WDNR). Checked October 2026.
Wisconsin white perch record entries
| Category | Weight or length | Water | County | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hook and line | 1 lb. 9.6 oz. | Green Bay | Brown | 2023 |
WDNR record fish list, revised September 2026; angler names left out.
Booked trips for white perch
- Doc's Guide Servicefishing guide, Flambeau, Mercer, (715) 476-2305
Other species near white perch on the list
- White bassSticklebacks (Gasterosteidae)
- Yellow bassSticklebacks (Gasterosteidae)
Pictures of lakes and rivers around White perch
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white perch in Wisconsin, answered briefly
How many white perch may I keep in Wisconsin?
0 on general inland waters (see round goby exception for winnebago system waters); season Closed all year – one may be killed and possessed for transport to a DNR Service Center or Regional Office. Other waters have their own rows.
How big is the Wisconsin record white perch?
1 lb. 9.6 oz. from Green Bay in 2023 (hook and line).
Which lakes rate best for white perch?
It does not appear on a water page.
Do Wisconsin hatcheries raise white perch?
The WDNR summary lists none.
Is white perch native to Wisconsin?
Morone americana, Sticklebacks (Gasterosteidae); nonnative detrimental, listed as nonnative.
What season dates cover white perch?
Closed all year – one may be killed and possessed for transport to a DNR Service Center or Regional Office on general inland waters (see round goby exception for winnebago system waters).
Which Wisconsin license do I need for white perch?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.
Can I hire a Wisconsin guide for white perch?
1 guide list it, among them Doc's Guide Service.
Pick a lake for white perch
Open a listed lake for landings and seasons.