Perryman Lake Fishing Guide, Henderson County, Texas

• Overview

  Perryman Lake lies within the bounds of Henderson County, Texas. The ground round it is oak and grass. The water covers some 28 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The bank runs about 1.4 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The closest town, Athens, is 8.8 miles distant. Malakoff is 9.1 miles away, with Kerens at 20 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Perryman Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, redspotted sunfish, white crappie and black crappie. It reflects what has been logged, which depends on who was looking. Perryman Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 83°F and January about 46°F. Cooler months are the productive ones on most of this water. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to be out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan around that when you fish Perryman Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Mapping shows a jetty some 170 yards off. Overnight stays are possible about 120 yards out, where camping is mapped. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try McElvaney Lake, 0.6 miles away. Confirm access to Perryman Lake locally before you travel.