Lake Perry

Lake Perry is a 68-acre lake located 3 miles south of Beaumont off Hwy 98 in Perry County. Lake Perry has traditionally been known for its Bluegill and bass fishing, however, in recent years the number of crappie anglers has increased dramatically.

Address: 281 Lake Perry Rd, Beaumont, MS 39423
Phone: (601) 784-6119
Fees: Daily and Annual

Fishing Report - Updated 05/11/2026

BassFishing has been good.  Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in darker colorations.  Minnows and spinner baits also work well.  Look for depth changes and schools of baitfish.  Fish will slowly exit spawning behavior as the temperatures continue to rise.
Crappie Fishing has been good.  Focus fishing effort with smaller jigs or minnows.  Look for structure and do not be afraid to use a spray-on fish attractant.
BreamFishing has been good.  Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using redworms, nightcrawlers, and crickets.
Catfish Fishing has been good.  Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits.  
Lake Perry Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
CatfishNo Length Limit10 per angler

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

  • Rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed. No trotlines, FFFD’s, jugs, yoyo’s, limblines, throwlines, or set hooks are allowed. 
  • Sport fishing licenses and fishing permits are required except on designated days during National Fishing and Boating Week. 
  • Fishing is not allowed from courtesy piers adjacent to boat ramps. 
  • Night fishing is allowed from the bank or boats which are in compliance with state and Coast Guard regulations.
  • Skiing is allowed on Friday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day from noon to sunset within the ski area. 
  • Lake is designated as No Wake all other times.
Amenities

Campgrounds are first come first served, please call the State Lake office for information.

  • 2 Boat ramps
  • Handicap accessible fishing piers
  • 15 developed camping sites with electrical/water hookups
  • Primitive camping
  • Restrooms with showers
  • Pavilion rental
  • Nature trail
  • Picnic tables
  • Barbecue grills

Record Fish

Record fish must be weighed and verified by the lake manager, lake supervisor, or fisheries biologist. Anglers who catch a lake record fish will receive a certificate acknowledging their catch.

SpeciesWeightAnglerDate
Bass13.1 lbs.John Seymour1998
Crappie3.5 lbs.Robert DunaginApril 2016
Redear1.0 lbs.Marlene HesterJuly 2017
Bluegill1.8 lbs.Hildred BoltonApril 2022
Catfish42.0 lbs.John Cavallo2011
Perry Bass 3
Perry Bass 2
Perry Bass 1

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