The yellow perch season usually heats up in the western basin later in the year.But it can be hit or miss at times.Seams the perch catching starts some time in August and can be good Sept and October.Depends on water temp and the water fleas they eat and availability of emerald shiners.The perch fishing could get good for a couple weeks then slow down for a while.Keep an eye of fishing reports to find out when the bite heats up