Published: April 11, 2008 09:51 pm         

Maryland yellow perch survey

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Inland Fisheries Service is seeking angler input regarding yellow perch fishing in freshwater lakes and ponds. Yellow perch anglers may fill out this survey and return it to:

Maryland DNR Fisheries

Mount Nebo Work Center

1728 Kings Run Rd.

Oakland, MD 21550



1. Name or fishing license number (optional)



__________________________________



2. How many days annually do you fish for yellow perch in lakes and ponds? _________



3. During the past 10 years, how would you rate the yellow perch fishing experience in terms of number of fish caught in freshwater impoundments?

(_____ declining) (_____ steady)

( _____ improving)



4. On average, how many yellow perch do you catch per outing?

(_____ 0-5) (_____6-10) (_____ 11-15) (_____ 16-20) (_____ >20)



5. On average, what percent of your yellow perch catch to you keep?

(_____ 0-25%) (_____ 26-50%)

(_____ 51-75%) (_____ 76-100%)



6. Have fish consumption advisories affected how many yellow perch you eat?

_____ Yes _____ No



7. Current regulations for yellow perch in freshwater impoundments include a year-round season, no size restriction and no creel limit. This regulation is providing for an acceptable fishing experience for yellow perch.

_____ Agree _____ Disagree



8. If you disagree, what regulation would satisfy you in order to have an acceptable yellow perch fishing experience?

___daily limit 5/posession 10

___daily limit 10/possession 20

___daily limit 15/possession 30

___daily limit more than 15/possession 30

___daily limit 15 combined with sunfish/30 possession