Key points
- Identity: A member of the perch family (Perca flavescens), recognizable by vertical dark bands on a brassy yellow body.
- Where: Established in Duck Lake and connected CVWMA waters, as well as parts of Kootenay Lake .
- Tactics: Readily caught using light tackle or fly rods with small baitfish streamers, nymphs, or wet flies fished near submerged structures and weed lines.
Regulations (Region 4, 2025–2027)
- Closed default: The regional default limit is 0 (CLOSED) to prevent illegal stocking and spread .
- Duck Lake Limits: Quota is 20 daily .
- Unrestricted Reaches: Unlimited daily limits are active on Kootenay Lake (all parts) and connected CVWMA channels (Six Mile, Leach Lake) to encourage harvest and control populations .
Open questions
- Impact of yellow perch populations on native food webs in the shallow bays of Kootenay Lake.
Related
- Duck Lake — primary perch fishery.
- Kootenay Lake — connected habitat.