Is Surf Perch Good to Eat?

Part of the family of perciform fishes (perch-like shape), it is mild in flavor with a soft texture. This fish is good for recipes that call for white fish, like tacos, soups, and sandwiches, although most cooks favor cooking it whole.

How do surf perch taste?

Taste. The perch boasts white flesh that has an excellent flavor with a sweet taste and firm crumbly texture. It has a flavor that is mostly likened to that of the walleye but with more appeal. The perch fish boasts white flesh that has an excellent mildly sweet taste and firm crumbly texture.

Are surf perch high in mercury?

High levels of mercury and other toxic materials in the Bay make perch unsafe for anyone to eat, the newspaper reported. ... New guidelines say that men and women older than 45 can eat striped bass twice a week.