Perry Lake Fishing near Marion, Alabama

• Overview

  Alabama holds Perry Lake, in Perry County. Land around it is dry hill. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Perry County. Marion at 6.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. Brent is 17 miles away, with Centreville at 19 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Perry Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public wildlife records from this area list blackbanded darter, spotted bass and rock darter. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish on the day. Read Perry Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 80°F on average, January about 44°F. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Perry Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. This sits inside Cahaba River Preserve - Barton's Beach, so read the reserve notices first. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Middle Lake at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Perry Lake should be assumed from this page alone.