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WHITE PERCH

Morone americana

Illustration of a White perch
Illustration by Dave Neely

The White perch is a member of the Temperate bass family (Moronidae). This species spawns from late March through May, migrating from the lower portions of the Chesapeake Bay upstream to freshwater (semi-anadromous).

The map below shows presence (green circles) of this species in the 1995-2019 MBSS dataset.

Distribution of White perch in Maryland (MBSS data):

Map of Maryland showing sampling locations for WHITE PERCH

The MBSS has collected the following fishes in the family Moronidae:

Common Name Genus & species
Striped bass Morone saxatilis
White perch Morone americana