Perry Lake

Jefferson County, Kansas

A reservoir northeast of Topeka known for crappie, white bass and catfish.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Current air temperature at Perry Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area11,146 acres

Max depth43 ft

Shoreline160 mi

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●●○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

White Bass●●●●○

Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Boat launches

7 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

1Old TownPublic
Public boat ramp listed on How's Your River; Perry LakeDirections ↗
2Perry SouthPublic
Public boat ramp listed on How's Your River; Perry LakeDirections ↗
3Rock CreekPublic
Public boat ramp listed on How's Your River; Thompsonville, Jefferson CountyDirections ↗
4SerenityPublic
Public boat ramp listed on How's Your River; Perry Lake west shoreDirections ↗
Devils Gap Boat RampPublic
Boat ramp listed on How's Your River for Perry LakeDirections ↗
Slough Creek Bridge Boat RampPublic
Boat ramp listed on How's Your River for Perry LakeDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the KDWP or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Perry Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Rock Creek Marina and ResortNearby
Perry LakeDirections ↗
Gone Fishin Bait and TackleNearby
PerryDirections ↗

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Local tips

Perry State Park has launches.
Crappie stack on brush in spring.
Levels change with flood control.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.