Kersey Lake near Perry: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Kersey Lake is a Houston County water, in Georgia. It sits at 518 feet above sea level. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The closest town, Perry, is 8.1 miles distant. After that come Unadilla at 8.7 miles and Marshallville at 9.4 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Kersey Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include bluegill, largemouth bass, redear sunfish and channel catfish. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Read Kersey Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 81°F for July and 46°F for January. Temperatures stay workable through the cold season. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing Kersey Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Free Lake, 2.5 miles away. Confirm access to Kersey Lake locally before you travel.