By Robert Kennedy
Feb 18, 2021 3:36 AM
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Folks looking to enjoy perch during their traditional Lenten season will likely find some — but will have to pay a little extra for a plate on Friday nights.
“When we do have Great Lakes perch its more expensive, but it is available.”
Restaurants are dipping into funds, to make sure perch is on the menu.
Mike Utech is the Manager of Appleton American Legion Club 38 Bar and Grill. He tells FOX 11 the average price of Great Lakes yellow perch in 2015 was about $10 per pound. Now, its selling for about $15.
“It’s been difficult to get lake perch from Wisconsin or the Great Lakes much of that is too expensive or not being caught.”