White Perch Fishing in Massachusetts
When white perch are caught across Massachusetts, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
White Perch catch through the year
Recreational catch in Massachusetts by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
Seasonal catch and conditions for Massachusetts
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Catching white perch in Massachusetts
White Perch catches in Massachusetts run hardest around Mar-Apr, with the strongest two-month windows in Mar-Apr and Jul-Aug. Anglers keep about 99% 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?+
Catches peak around Mar-Apr (March and April). The strongest two-month windows are Mar-Apr and Jul-Aug. 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 Massachusetts?+
Across Massachusetts, about 99% of the white perch caught are kept and 1% are released. That works out to roughly 230K kept and 2,986 released in 2024.
How many white perch are caught in Massachusetts?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 233K white perch caught by recreational anglers in Massachusetts in 2024, making it the #11 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.
