Perch fishing

Perch fishing has Walleye, Bluegill Sunfish, and Lake Sturgeon on the stocking report. It is stocked about once a year since 2023. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

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Last stocked
2025
Lake Sturgeon
Plants on record
3
Since 2023
Species recorded
3

Fish at Perch

3 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Bluegill Sunfish Stocked · 1 plant · last 2025

Last stocked 2025 · 1 plant

Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2023 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Perch is stocked

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

No plants recorded in 2024.

Fish stocked in 2023

62,000

Fish stocked in 2025

3,030

Stocking history

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2025Lake Sturgeon2,555–report
2025Bluegill Sunfish475–report
2023Walleye62,000–report

Access and facts

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Perch?

Fishing Perch is as likely for Bluegill Sunfish, Lake Sturgeon, and Walleye. Each accounts for 1 of 3 plants on record. Bluegill Sunfish was last stocked 2025. Lake Sturgeon was last stocked 2025. Walleye was last stocked 2023.

When is Perch stocked?

Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2023. No plants recorded in 2024.