The yellow perch in VA that are referred to here are probably a different strain of perch that are more tolerant to warmer water which is why NCMike should make sure that the perch he gets are a strain adapted to his area. These fish will have a warm tolerant physiology and work best in his pond. Based on what Kenc says one should be able to grow large perch to 12"-13" maybe 14" in ponds located in North Carolina. Consider feeding high protein pellets to YP and they will grow fast to large sizes of 10"-13".
Last edited by Bill Cody; 02/01/13 08:17 PM.
