white perch

noun

Updated on: 1 Apr 2018

Definition of white perch

1 : a silvery anadromous bass (Morone americana) chiefly of the coast and coastal streams of the eastern U.S.

2 : freshwater drum

3 : white crappie

Recent Examples of white perch from the Web

Fish surveys in the past year record booming populations of American shad — some of the fastest growing on the East Coast — along with striped bass and white perch.

— steve hendrix, Washington Post, "A swim in the Potomac? The river’s remarkable recovery makes that a possibility, report says.," 27 Mar. 2018
Markle was wearing a long white coat fastened only at the waist with a small round hat in white perched on the side of her head.

— maria puente, USA TODAY, "Meghan Markle joins queen in first official appearance together," 12 Mar. 2018
Springtime action for crappie, also known as white perch, sac-a-lait, paper-mouth, calico bass and slabs, typically kicks into high gear around the end of February when the water temperature reaches and then begins climbing past the 60 degree mark.

— ralph winingham, San Antonio Express-News, "Choke crappie: Habitat enhancements help fire up spring fishing action," 22 Feb. 2018

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