Yellow Perch
(In Elk, Langford and Shawnigan Lakes)
This non-native species has been introduced illegally into Elk, Langford and Shawnigan Lakes on Vancouver Island. The stocks appear to be thriving despite competition from established native trout and bass populations. Yellow perch are highly adaptive and females produce thousands of eggs for every inch of total length. Biologists are concerned about the serious impact this species may have on our native wild fish populations. We invite anglers to enjoy fishing for this species (catch limit = 20 per day), but remind you that moving live yellow perch – or any other species for that matter – can do irreparable harm to native fish populations and is an offense punishable by a fine. If yellow perch are found in other lakes, please report to regional fisheries staff in Nanaimo
(250 751-3100).
