Fish Identification Guide

White Perch  Morone americana

Coloration silver white, darker back. Average size around 1/2 - 1 lb. Flat and chunky shape, 9 spines on front dorsal, rear dorsal with 1 spine, 12 rays. Striped pattern similar on very small fish to that of the striped bass.  Brackish water fish, ranging from the river out to the bay.
Perch bait.

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