Maryland Takes Action To Protect Yellow Perch Following Low Recruitment

Recreational yellow perch catch limit for tidal waters and nontidal streams and rivers reduced to five

In response to six years of low recruitment, Maryland recreational anglers who fish this year for yellow perch (Perca flavescens) in tidal waters, and freshwater streams and rivers will be allowed to keep five yellow perch per person per day. The minimum size for recreational anglers remains 9 inches.

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