Yellow Perch · Spawn
Yellow Perch Fishing in Spawn: Depth & Best Times
In spawn, yellow perch typically hold 1-5 ft deep and feed most actively at dawn and dusk. Computed from our bite model, not an eyewitness report.
This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
Free — no account, no appBest bite windows for yellow perch in spawn
Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
- Peak: dawn
- Peak: dusk
Depth and temperature
- Typical depth
- 1-5 ft
- Preferred water temperature
- 72-76°F
- Catchability vs open-water peak
- 100%
- Spawn window
- April to May
Frequently asked questions
What depth do yellow perch hold in spawn?
In spawn, yellow perch typically hold 1-5 ft deep.
What water temperature do yellow perch prefer?
Yellow Perch are most active in water between 72-76°F.
What time of day are yellow perch most active?
Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
When do yellow perch spawn?
Yellow Perch spawn April to May, triggered when water temperatures reach 45-52°F. The exact weeks shift with latitude, but the temperature cue holds.