YELLOW PERCH. 



Perca Flavescens. 



ALSO known as " American Yellow 

 Perch." Usual weight from one to three 

 pounds. Common in the interior streams 

 and lakes of New York, Pennsylvania, 

 Ohio, and the Eastern States, and in the 

 large Northern lakes. 



Taken at all seasons from schools, in 

 shoal water near shore, and on bars in 

 deep water. They bite boldly, prefer sun- 

 shine to shade, and are wary of anglers. 

 In best condition from May to July. 



For tackle use rod short and stiff; Lim- 

 erick Trout- hook Nos. 4 to 8 ; Trout-line ; 

 sinker. Bait with worm, shrimp, or small 

 fish. 



PIKE-PERCH. 



Lucioperca Americana. 

 Vulgo, " Wall-eyed Pike," " Glass- 

 eyed Pike," "Pike," "Pickerel." Cor- 



