Minnesota Yellow Perch Stocking Schedule

Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.

Quick answer: Minnesota yellow perch stocking timing varies by waterbody. Many statewide records are verified and posted months after field work. The separate neighborhood-pond page posts recent spring dates more quickly. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported yellow perch stocking rows during the past 30 days (3 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Minnesota DNR FIN Stocking Report; confirm current conditions with the official report.

Official Minnesota stocking report →

When to go

Many catchable plants fish best shortly after stocking; always confirm regulations and the live agency report before you travel.

Typical window after a catchable plant: soon after release

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Recent yellow perch stockings

Date	Waterbody	Species	Count	Source
Apr 16, 2026	Powderhorn	Yellow Perch	330	Agency
Apr 15, 2026	Snelling	Yellow Perch	429	Agency
Apr 14, 2026	Jeffers	Yellow Perch	627	Agency

FAQ

When are yellow perch stocked in Minnesota?

Many statewide records are verified and posted months after field work. The separate neighborhood-pond page posts recent spring dates more quickly. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.

How soon after yellow perch stocking should you fish?

Many catchable plants fish best shortly after stocking; always confirm regulations and the live agency report before you travel. Typical window: soon after release.

Where is the official Minnesota stocking report?

Use Minnesota LakeFinder stocking reports from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.