Ozawkie/Bluejacket Accesson Perry Lake
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.
What to tie on at Ozawkie/Bluejacket Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
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.
Damsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs become active in late spring, migrating to shore, making this pattern effective for Crappie, Bluegill, and smaller Bass around weed beds.
Clouser Minnow (Bass)
An excellent baitfish imitation for Walleye, Sauger, and both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass as they become more active in spring.
Buy at AmazonPerch Pattern
Imitates yellow perch fry, a significant food source for larger predatory fish like Walleye, Sauger, and aggressive Bass in early spring.
Crappie Jig Fly
Specifically designed for Crappie, highly effective as they begin to stage for spawning around submerged timber and brush.
Buy at AmazonSan Juan Worm
A versatile pattern mimicking aquatic worms, highly effective for Catfish, Bluegill, and opportunistic Bass, especially after rainfall or runoff.
Buy at AmazonScud (Pink/Orange)
Imitates freshwater shrimp, a consistent food source year-round and particularly effective for Crappie, Bluegill, Walleye, Sauger, and Catfish in vegetated areas.
Buy at AmazonCrayfish (Fly)
Crayfish are a primary food source for Bass and Catfish, and also appealing to Walleye and Sauger, especially around rocky structure.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Black/Olive)
A versatile streamer imitating leeches and baitfish, effective for all predatory species as water warms in spring.
Kansas season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.