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Perry Lake

Crow Wing County, Minnesota

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perry Lake, MN


How big is Perry Lake?
Perry Lake is approximately 164 sq acres (0.7 sq km) in size with 2 miles (3.2 km) of shoreline.

How deep is Perry Lake?
Perry Lake is approximately 23 feet (7.0 m) at its deepest point.

What kind of fish can you catch in Perry Lake?
Although thery may be others but anglers can expect to find a variety of fish including Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin, Brown Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, Walleye, Yellow Bullhead and Yellow Perch in Perry Lake.

Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.



What are the closest cities to Perry Lake?
Nearby cities and towns include Cuyuna, MN, Crosslake, MN and Crosby, MN.

Are there places to stay in the Perry Lake area?
Are you craving a weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of city life? Or maybe you're an avid angler in search of the perfect fishing spot? Look no further! Perry Lake and its surrounding area offer an abundance of options to suit your needs. If you're in need of accommodation, check out our area map which highlights some of the best places to stay. And if you're looking for even more options, head on over to our Travel section. But why settle for a traditional hotel or resort when you can take your adventure to the next level by renting a RV? The open road awaits you!
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Are there boat launches on Perry Lake?
We know of 1 public boat launch on Perry Lake. Please observe any specific lake regulations posted by the boat launch and please help keep the launch area free of litter.

Are there places to eat and drink near Perry Lake?
Yes, you can find numerous options in the area. Click the button below to see what's nearby.


History & Status of the Fishery

After reports of a winterkill during the winter of 2018-19 a survey was conducted on Perry Lake to assess the fish community. Two standard gillnets, three standard trapnets, and two 3/8" trapnets were used.

Northern pike had a gillnet CPUE of 5.0. Lengths ranged from 15.6"-24.0". Lakes in this part of the state have a new northern pike regulation enacted in 2018: possession limit of 10 with not more than 2 over 26". All from 22"-26" must be immediately released. Please refer to the current Minnesota Fishing Regulations for additional information.

Yellow perch had a gillnet CPUE of 10.0, with lengths ranging from 6.0"-8.4". Only one perch was sampled in trapnets.

Black bullheads had a gillnet CPUE of 80.0, and ranged from 7.1" to 10.7", with a mean length of 8.0". Black bullheads had a standard trapnet CPUE of 122.0. Mean length was 7.9". The 3/8" trapnets had a black bullhead catch of 355.0/net. Mean length was 6.9".

Brown bullheads had a standard trapnet catch of 22.0/net, ranging from 7.7" to 10.6" in length. The 3/8" trapnets had a brown bullhead catch of 97.0/net, with fish ranging from 3.0" to 13.9" in length. Only three brown bullheads were sampled in gillnets.

Golden shiners were the only other fish species sampled.


What is the average air temp for Perry Lake?
Looking forward to your next adventure at Perry Lake? Don't forget to plan ahead! Weather can be unpredictable, but we've got you covered. On average, air temperatures during this time of year range from a high around 78°F (25°C) to a low around 55°F (13°C). Of course, these are just historical averages, so be prepared for anything Mother Nature throws your way. For the most up-to-date weather information, be sure to check out our Weather Bar located at the top of this page.

Are there any state parks near Perry Lake?
Enjoy more of the outdoors with a visit to an area state park. There are 3 state parks in the vacinity of Perry Lake.

For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.

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