White Perch Fishing in Maryland
When white perch are caught across Maryland, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
White Perch catch through the year
Recreational catch in Maryland by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
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Catching white perch in Maryland
White Perch catches in Maryland run hardest around Jul-Aug, with the strongest two-month windows in Jul-Aug and May-Jun. Anglers keep about 51% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the Maryland fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch white perch in Maryland?+
Catches peak around Jul-Aug (July and August). The strongest two-month windows are Jul-Aug and May-Jun. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release white perch in Maryland?+
Across Maryland, about 51% of the white perch caught are kept and 49% are released. That works out to roughly 2.1M kept and 2.0M released in 2024.
How many white perch are caught in Maryland?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 4.1M white perch caught by recreational anglers in Maryland in 2024, making it the #2 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this white perch data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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