Introduced Fish in Maine White perch occurrence in Maine and New
England freshwaters - White perch naturally occur in coastal
ponds and estuaries along the Atlantic coast of North America
(ranging from Nova Scotia to South Carolina). Their historical
natural presence in inland freshwaters is not well documented
(as it is for landlocked Atlantic salmon, and to a lesser
extent, their major forage - landlocked rainbow smelt). - White
perch appear to have weak migratory or anadromous traits, in
contrast to its close relative, the striped bass (family
Moronidae). Estuarine populations appear to have both resident
and transient subgroups, and also ascend freshwater coastal
streams during their springtime spawning runs (late April to
early June). - White perch, particularly in Maine, are a very
popular sportfish - by virtue of their abundance and ease of
angling by youngsters, while larger (humpback) individuals are
eagerly sought after for human consumption. They may also be the
most often illegally introduced (una