Fishing · Yellow perch
Yellow perch limits by state
Daily and possession limits for yellow perch, including Lake Erie zones and border waters. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions.
Verified 2026-10-30GearYellow perch: state by state
The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish.
| State | Statewide headline | Rules listed | Regulation period | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | No daily limit. No minimum length.Inland waters, statewide | 2 | April 2026 through March 31, 2027 | 2026-10-30 |
| Minnesota | 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length.Inland waters, statewide | 8 | March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 | 2026-10-30 |
| Ohio | 30 per day. No minimum length.Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies) | 5 | March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 (Lake Erie perch limits: May 1, 2026 – Apr. 30, 2027) | 2026-10-30 |
| Virginia | No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit.Statewide (waters with no listed exception) | 3 | January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 | 2026-10-30 |
Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here.
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Yellow perch
Not added yet for yellow perch: Texas. We add a page only after reading the figures in the state’s own regulations.