Yellow Perch Still Thick In Erie Channel

Took an evening trip fishing the channel in Erie PA. Found nice numbers of yellow perch. Sizes were various up to 12 inches. Caught many fish, keeping 22. Strong west wind right before a front and the fish were very turned on. Surprised how many perch were still around with water temp at 51 degrees. Many perch left and still have a week or more to catch them. Nice to see some large numbers of fish.