Perry Lake
lake in Kansas
Perry Lake produces strong spring white bass runs and good summer bass fishing around rip-rap and creek channels; multiple ramps and river mouths give solid bank/boat options.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
No significant insect hatches
- 01No significant insect hatches; fish targeting larger forage.
- 02Focus on baitfish, crayfish, leeches, mysis shrimp, and dragonfly nymphs.
- 03Fish are actively feeding to build reserves for winter.
- 04Cool and stable weather conditions with light wind.
- 05Expect fish to be around structure and deeper water adjacent to feeding flats.
Past reports week by week
7 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Dragonfly Nymph (Olive)
Dragonfly nymphs are a large, protein-rich food source for cruising fish in Perry Lake throughout the fall. Strip these slowly along the bottom near weed edges.
Mysis Shrimp
As a large reservoir, Mysis shrimp are a consistent food source for many species in Perry Lake. Fishing this pattern dead drift near the bottom can be highly effective for subsurface feeders in the fall.
Buy at AmazonCrayfish (Fly) (Olive/Rust)
Crayfish are a primary food source for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Channel Catfish in rocky areas of Perry Lake, making this a crucial subsurface pattern in fall.
Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)
A universal baitfish imitation, effective year-round for predatory species like Walleye, Sauger, and Bass in Perry Lake. Its weighted eyes help it get down to cruising fish.
Crappie Jig Fly
This jig fly imitates minnows and invertebrates, which are key food sources for Crappie, Bluegill, and even opportunistic Walleye and Sauger, especially around structure in the fall.
Buy at AmazonPerch Pattern
Perch fry are a key forage fish for larger predators in Perry Lake during the fall, making this an excellent imitation for Walleye, Sauger, and Bass.
Balanced Leech (Black)
Leeches are a staple forage for predatory fish in Perry Lake year-round. This pattern is highly effective in stillwaters, mimicking sluggish leeches that various species will readily prey upon in the fall.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A reliable year-round streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, especially in the colder fall waters.
Where to fish and who to ask
Duck Creek Arm
Productive during spawn and when white bass push into the creeks in spring.
Ozawkie/Bluejacket Access
Major boat ramp and access point near the dam; frequently used by anglers targeting white bass and wipers.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Great Blue Heron Outdoors
Rainbow Fly Shop
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Kansas season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Perry Lake.
What flies work best on Perry Lake?
Our top scored fly patterns for Perry Lake right now are Dragonfly Nymph (Olive) (80% confidence), Damsel Nymph (Olive) (80% confidence), Clouser Minnow (Bass) (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Perry Lake?
Perry Lake holds Walleye, Crappie, Sauger. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
What are current flow conditions on Perry Lake?
Live USGS streamflow readings for Perry Lake are charted in the sidebar of this page and updated automatically from the nearest gauge.
Is Perry Lake fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Perry Lake each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.