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White Perch<br />
• Found in many <strong>Prince</strong><br />
<strong>Edward</strong> <strong>Island</strong> rivers and<br />
are commonly present in<br />
bays, tidal tributaries and barrier beach ponds<br />
along the shore,.<br />
• Close relative <strong>of</strong> striped bass.<br />
• Can reach sizes <strong>of</strong> 19 inches (48cm) and 4 ½ lb<br />
(2 kg).<br />
• Normal life span is 6-7 years.<br />
• Considered an important sport fish in many parts<br />
<strong>of</strong> its range.<br />
• Can be angled on P.E.I. during the regular angling<br />
season (April 15-September 15)<br />
Rainbow/American Smelt<br />
• Important commercial fish species.<br />
• Enter freshwater streams<br />
in spring <strong>to</strong> spawn.<br />
• 5-8” in length (13-20 cm)<br />
• Sport fishing with hook and line or spearing in<br />
winter<br />
• Limit <strong>of</strong> 60 per person per day<br />
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