Amateur, professional fishermen battle over yellow perch
The Associated Press
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – A fish so common anglers once called it “the people’s fish” has inspired years of fiery debate between recreational and professional fishermen, and now Maryland authorities are planning to step into the fray over yellow perch. The state’s Fisheries Service plans a hearing Tuesday to listen to the dueling anglers over the yellow perch, a striped fish less than 1 foot long at full size.
Amateur fishermen complain that yellow perch are being hogged by professionals, who use large hoop nets to scoop up perch in the late winter and early spring as the fish head up Maryland’s tributaries to spawn.
