Lake Michigan Perch appears as a signature dish in 1 United States cities. See each city's local variant and where to eat it.
Lake Michigan perch · Milwaukee
Lake Michigan yellow perch is a sweet, mild freshwater fish, traditionally beer-battered or pan-fried, served on rye with tartar sauce and lemon.
Lake Michigan yellow perch has been the canonical Wisconsin fish fry fish since the early 20th century, when commercial fishing fleets out of Milwaukee, Sheboygan and Two Rivers landed perch by the ton. The Wisconsin DNR limited commercial perch fishing in the 1990s after stocks declined, but recreational fishing still supplies area restaurants, and Lakefront Brewery, Pier 222 and River Lane Inn still feature it on the Friday fish fry.
Where to eat in Milwaukee:
- Lakefront Brewery
- River Lane Inn
- Third Coast Provisions
- Blue Jacket