I agree that white perch are an invasive species that negatively impact fisheries all over the Eastern United States. Now that I have my boat, I plan on putting a hurt on the white perch population at Shearon Harris Lake here in Central North Carolina.
I have harped and harped for everyone to stop turning white perch loose... but it seems I am constantly hearing about people releasing these critters along with the rest of their catch.
It seems like they just don't get it. But, I will guarantee you that they will be the first ones complaining the loudest when their fisheries are ruined by white perch overpopulation.