Perch Lake is a small freshwater body located in Georgia, known primarily for its population of yellow perch. The lake provides a unique fishing opportunity for anglers in the northern part of the state, particularly those seeking quality perch fishing. While not as well-known as some of Georgia's larger lakes, Perch Lake offers a more intimate fishing experience with the opportunity to catch multiple fish. The lake is part of Georgia's diverse aquatic ecosystem, which supports a variety of freshwater species across the state's numerous lakes, rivers, and waterways.
Learn what type of fish are at Perch Lake and what's needed to catch them.
Micropterus salmoides
Micropterus dolomieu
Salmo trutta
Sander vitreus
Lepomis macrochirus
Ictalurus punctatus
Centrarchus macropterus
Micropterus punctulatus
Lepomis gulosus
Perca flavescens
Learn how to get on Perch Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
What you need to float or boat Perch Lake, and when to apply.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Reservation permit · Overnight trips · Required year-round
Overnight canoe trips in the Okefenokee need a wilderness camping permit, reserved up to two months ahead.
Checked Nov 4, 2026 with Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately and use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1–May 14 annually. The use of additional “dropper” lures on one line is permitted as long as each lure contains one single hook. These restrictions do not apply from May 15–Oct. 31 of each year.
Anglers age 16 and older must have a current Georgia fishing license in their possession while fishing in fresh or salt water in Georgia. Additionally, a free SIP is required to fish in saltwater. A temporary authorization number obtained by telephone or internet sale may be used for seven days until the paper copy is received or printed. Game Wardens may require photo identification when checking fishing licenses. Exception: A fishing license is not required to fish in private ponds (does not include ponds owned by governments—city, county, state, or federal) nor by a resident and their immediate family when fishing on their land.
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Navigable waters are those capable of regular barge traffic. The public may boat and fish to the low water mark only where the streambed is owned by the state. If the streambeds are private, you need permission to wade and fish.
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