California’s only native sunfish may see a population rebound

Post by **WB Staff** » Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:27 am

California’s only native sunfish, the Sacramento perch, survived catastrophic floods in the 1860s and was so abundant that it was a regular staple in San Francisco’s markets before invasive species decimated its population.

Today it is relegated to mostly isolated lakes, reservoirs and ponds with few predators. But as the planet heats up and threatens many cold-water game fish species like trout, the Sacramento perch may be on the cusp of a comeback, thanks in part to its ability to tolerate warm water and extreme conditions.

State officials recently introduced Sacramento perch to Southern California in an attempt to widen its range, strengthen its gene pool, create a breeding stock and generate interest among more anglers. Biologists with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife released the first batch of 37 mostly juvenile Sacramento perch on Thursday evening in San Diego County’s only natural lake, Lindo Lake in Lakeside, a suburb east of the city of San Diego.

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WRB · Post by **WRB** » Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:02 pm

Little Lake* north of Mojave had a population of Sacramento Perch.
Tom
* natural lake created by a deep volcanic fisser.

Dave Brabec · Post by **Dave Brabec** » Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:19 am

Caught them in south Sierras when Trout fishing. What about the Russian River Tulle Perch. Native to Russian river and Clearlake.

WRB · Post by **WRB** » Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:45 am

Crowley lake eastern Sierra had a population of Sacramento Perch several years ago, don’t know if they are still there?
Tom

Whoopbass · Post by **Whoopbass** » Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:25 pm

How ***** were these fish? We have plenty of sunfish now that are hardy and will last for milleniums. This fish wants to die off because of some striper or LMB were introduced. Good riddance.
I don't believe Fish and Game reasons why these fish are nearly endangered. It ain't some bull sheet reason like stripers, bass or a lie like climate change. Guaranteed is has to do with pumping water.
Go die off Sacramento perch, you were to weak anyway. Survival of the fittest.