Lake Perry Fishing Report

Lake Perry is well stocked with Florida largemouth bass, bluegill, coppernose bluegill, shellcracker (redear sunfish), crappie, and channel catfish. Lake Perry is checked regularly by biologists for restocking needs and fertilized yearly.

Date and Time Updated:

4/2/2024 10:37:48 AM

Species

Species	Detail
Bass	Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Minnows also work well. Fishing should continue to pick up as more fish spawn.
Crappie	Fishing has been good. Focus fishing effort with smaller jigs or minnows. Look for structure and do not be afraid to use a spray-on fish attractant. Fishing should continue to pick up as more fish spawn.
Bream	Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using red worms, night crawlers, and crickets. Fishing should pick up as more fish start to spawn.
Catfish	Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits.

Special Fishing Regulations

Species	Regulation Type	Length to Release
Catfish		No length limit

Creel Limits (Per Person, Per Day)

Type	Amount	Additional Information
Catfish	10	Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes

Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed on State Fishing Lakes except that carp, gar, buffalo, and bowfin may be taken by use of bow and arrow at night only after purchasing a valid permit for fishing and/or boating. No other gear is allowed at these lakes.
Fishing is not allowed from courtesy piers adjacent to boat ramps. Night fishing is allowed from the bank or boats that are in compliance with state and Coast Guard regulations.

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species.

Additional Information

For more information about Lake Perry, please call (601) 784-6119.

Lake Perry Depth Map

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks fisheries biologists use various sampling methods to assess the fish populations in the state's waters. Sampling results for select water bodies are summarized in Reel Facts Sheets.