Burke Lake Park, Fairfax County, VA

Yellow Perch fishing today

Yellow Perch harvest is closed today.

62/100

Why today scores 62

  • incoming tide — Yellow Perch prefers slack tide
  • 7 mph wind — Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed

Right now at Burke Lake Park

Water temp
unavailable
Air temp
81°F
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Tide phase
incoming
Sunrise / sunset
6:23 AM / 7:52 PM
Moon
first quarter, 33% illuminated
Solunar windows today
12:50 AM - 1:50 AM · 4:50 AM - 6:50 AM · 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM · 5:20 PM - 7:20 PM
Forecast
Sunny

About Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens. Late-winter and early-spring favorite. Schools up in tidal tributaries for the pre-spawn run in February and March, taking small minnows, shad darts, and small jigs. A classic Eastern Shore "neds" fishery.

Preferred water temp: 45–70°F (ideal 58°F). Preferred tide: slack.

VA regulations

No regulations recorded for NTVA/non-tidal — check the appropriate state agency directly before fishing.