The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Perry Lake
Jefferson County, Kansas · 11,100 acres (17.4 sq mi)
58°F water, level falling, calm this morning.
About Perry Lake
Perry Lake spreads over 11,100 acres in Jefferson County, Kansas. It was made by Perry Dam on the Delaware River. Perry Lake, completed in 1966 on the Delaware River, provides flood control and recreation in Jefferson County.
From end to end it runs about 10.2 miles with roughly 52 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 890 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 43 ft. Oskaloosa is about 5.6 miles east.
- Size
- 11,100 acres (17.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 43 ft
- Shoreline
- About 52 miles
- End to end
- About 10.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 890 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Perry Dam, Delaware River
- County
- Jefferson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Perry Lake
Anglers come to Perry Lake for white bass, largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, catfish, crappie and walleye. With the surface at 58°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Falling 1.8 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:03 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Perry Lake
- Oskaloosaabout 5.6 mi east
- Valley Fallsabout 5.9 mi north
- Topekaabout 12 mi southwest
- Lawrenceabout 14 mi southeast
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Questions about Perry Lake
What fish are in Perry Lake?
Perry Lake holds white bass, largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, catfish, crappie and walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Perry Lake?
About 43 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Perry Lake?
11,100 acres, with about 52 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Perry Lake?
Oskaloosa is about 5.6 miles east; Valley Falls is about 5.9 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Perry Lake today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Perry Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
