Where to see a Yellow Perch in Michigan

The Yellow Perch is recorded in the counties of 113 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Tahquamenon Falls State Park
  2. McLain State Park
  3. Cheboygan State Park
  4. Au Sable State Forest
  5. Aloha State Park
  6. Brimley State Park
  7. De Tour State Park
  8. Gladwin State Park
  9. Burt Lake State Park
  10. Mackinaw State Forest
  11. Twin Lakes State Park
  12. Black Lake State Forest
  13. Michilimackinac State Park
  14. Wetzel State Recreation Area
  15. Rochester-Utica State Recreation Area
  16. Sterling State Park
  17. Mackinac Island State Park
  18. Straits State Park
  19. Houghton Lake State Forest
  20. South Higgins Lake State Park
  21. Fisherman's Island State Park
  22. Ludington State Park
  23. Young State Park
  24. Jordan River State Forest
  25. Van Riper State Park

These are county-level records โ€” the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

Yellow Perch in other states โ†’ ยท All Michigan state parks โ†’