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Perkins Lake

Lake fishing  Mississippi · 06:42 - 19:06

Perkins Lake is a lake in Mississippi. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
95°
Thu
77%
96°
Fri
76%
98°
Sat
75%
99°
Sun
76%
100°
Mon
79%
99°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
80°F
Air temp
97°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.08 inHg → stable
Clouds
5.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:57–07:57 Day 07:57–17:51 Dusk 17:51–19:51

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:09–17:09 Major period 03:09–05:09 Minor period 10:20–11:50 Minor period 20:28–21:58

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

14:00
97°
15:00
97°
16:00
97°
17:00
96°
18:00
94°
19:00
89°
20:00
87°
21:00
86°
22:00
85°
23:00
84°
00:00
83°
01:00
81°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
54%
Active through the day, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
52%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
50%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
28%
Bright sky slows things.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
20%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Black Crappie.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Perkins Lake is an alpine lake in Blaine County, Idaho, United States, located in the Sawtooth Valley in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The lake is approximately 21 miles (34 km) south of Stanley and 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Ketchum. Perkins Lake can be accessed from State Highway 75 via Sawtooth National Forest road 205.

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More waters nearby

Organ Lake Mississippi · 2.8 mi away Chesnut Lake Mississippi · 4.6 mi away Grenada Lake Mississippi · 10.3 mi away Enid Lake Mississippi · 12.4 mi away Dorroh Lake Mississippi · 30.1 mi away Sardis Lake Mississippi · 34.5 mi away Cox Lake;LT 7-10 Lake Mississippi · 56.2 mi away Arkabutla Lake Mississippi · 57.0 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Perkins Lake?

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Flathead Catfish and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Perkins Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Perkins Lake?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Perkins Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 37%.