Silver perch in Florida

Meet the species

Silver perch
Image credit: © diane rome peebles

Scientific name

Bairdiella chrysoura

Overview

Coastal waters; may enter freshwater

Typical size

Up to 12 inches

At a glance

Regions
Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater

When to fish

Good months

January–december

Season notes

Months mentioned in profile narrative (not a fishing calendar): may & sep resolved unknown→year round via FWC profile/regs citation.

More season details

Where to fish

Florida regions

Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic

Water

Saltwater

Habitat

Coastal waters; may enter freshwater

More locations and access

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Sources

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.