Spiny Water Flea / Yellow Perch Photos

[West Basin]

Been some talk about the invasive species Spiny Water Flea being the cause or part of the cause of the slow yellow perch fishing lately.

Would be nice to know if the perch are feeding on them all over the Lake. If you are out perch fishing check the stomachs of a few to see if they have any spiny water fleas. Don't forget to mention the location.

Yellow Perch full of spiny water fleas


Fleas from a Yellow Perch stomach.


Closeup of spiny water flea and size.


Hope this is of interest to a lot of you.