Perry Lake Fishing
ODWC-sized 557-acre reservoir spread over Noble County.
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First look at Perry Lake for Sooner anglers
In Noble County, Perry Lake is a reservoir that ODWC measures at 557 acres. The ODWC figure for maximum depth is 40 feet. 12.9 miles of bank wrap 6,358 acre-feet of storage. The closest Census place is Perry, around 3 miles from the water.
ODWC files it under the ODWC Northeast Region.
Acres, depth, shoreline and volume as printed on the ODWC Where To Fish page. ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. Census 2023 places.
From the ODWC page on Perry Lake
- Location (ODWC)Perry Lake is located in Noble County 2 miles southeast of Perry.
- Campgrounds ODWC listsLake McMurtry, OSU Lake Carl Blackwell, Guthrie Lake
- Lake map: Printable OWRB mapOklahoma Water Resources Board
Everything in this band is as ODWC prints it on its Where To Fish page for Perry Lake.
ODWC Where To Fish page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026. OWRB lake map PDF.
Splashing a hull on Perry Lake
For Perry Lake, ask the operator about a launch; the Corps layer lists none.
USACE Tulsa District recreation features (boat ramp layer, inventory year 2021), read November 3, 2026; USACE Tulsa District recreation features (fishing feature layer), read November 3, 2026.
The keeper rules on Perry Lake
| Species | Daily limit | Size limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass | 6 (combined) | 1 (one) over 16 inches |
| Spotted Bass | no daily limit | no size limit |
| Channel and/or Blue Catfish | 15 (combined) | Only 1 Blue Catfish over 30 inches |
| Flathead Catfish | 5 | no size limit |
| White and/or Black Crappie | 37 (combined) | no size limit |
| Striped Bass | 5 (except Lake Texoma) | no size limit |
| Striped Bass Hybrids | 20 | Only 5 fish over 20 inches |
| White Bass | no daily limit | no size limit |
| Trout | See trout regulations | no size limit |
| Walleye, Sauger and/or Saugeye | 6 (combined) | 14 inch minimum |
| Paddlefish | See paddlefish regulation | no size limit |
| Alligator Gar | 1 | no size limit |
The 2026-27 statewide rows cover Perry Lake; area rules take priority.
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Limits as printed on the ODWC statewide daily and size limits page (2026-2027 Oklahoma Fishing and Hunting Regulations (ODWC); PDF), read November 3, 2026. ODWC License Options and Fees, read November 3, 2026.
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Sooner Lake is the big water of this group, near 5,400 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth (ft) | Corps ramps | Piers and areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Lake | 557 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lake Carl Blackwell | 10 miles southeast | 3,194 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lake McMurtry | 10 miles southeast | 1,155 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Boomer Lake | 17 miles east | 275 | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Sooner Lake | 21 miles northeast | 5,400 | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Langston Lake | 23 miles south | 282 | 48 | 0 | 0 |
ODWC Where To Fish pages (acres, depth) or NHD outlines; USACE Tulsa District ramp and fishing layers; read November 3, 2026.
Near Perry Lake
A second lake near Perry Lake
- Lake Carl Blackwell10 miles southeast
- Lake McMurtry10 miles southeast
- Boomer Lake17 miles east
- Sooner Lake21 miles northeast
- Langston Lake23 miles south
Minnow and worm stops ODWC pairs with Perry Lake
- Lake McMurtry West Bait Shop30285 Bronco Curve, Stillwater, OK 74075, (405) 747-8085
- Cowboy Corner at Lake Carl Blackwell11000 Oklahoma 51 West, Stillwater, OK 74074, (405) 743-1977
- Walmart Supercenter (Stillwater)4545 W 6th Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074, (405) 707-0744
- Academy (Stillwater)2409 N Perkins Rd, Stillwater, OK 74075, (405) 742-6010
- R.C. Bait and Tackle11608 Fairgrounds Rd, Perkins, OK 74059, (405) 880-5522
- Walmart Supercenter (Guthrie)1608 S Division St, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 282-7900
- Magic Bait Co700 E Industrial Rd, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 282-8040
- Lakeview Grocery7803 S Sooner Rd, Guthrie, OK 73044, (405) 877-3155
Tackle aisles a red dirt road from Perry Lake
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Stillwatersporting goods store, Stillwater, 18 miles
- Tackle Shackbait and tackle shop, Stillwater, 18 miles
- Garys Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Guthrie, 24 miles
Where anglers bunk near Perry Lake
- Perry3 miles
- Stillwater17 miles
- Langston22 miles
Perry Lake by county line
- Noble Countyseat: Perry
Bait & Tackle Nearby on the ODWC page, wildlifedepartment.com, read November 3, 2026.
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The lakes and creeks around Perry Lake, photographed

Photo: City of Stillwater (Oklahoma), Public domain

Photo: Warren Brown, CC BY 2.0

Photo: Serge Melki, CC BY 2.0

Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
Anglers ask this about Perry Lake
Which counties touch Perry Lake?
Perry Lake is located in Noble County 2 miles southeast of Perry. Look in Noble County, about 3 miles from Perry.
What water surface does ODWC tally for Perry Lake?
ODWC lists 557 surface acres, with a maximum depth of 40 feet.
Which ramp is a good start at Perry Lake?
The ramp data has nothing near it.
Is Perry Lake a good bass lake?
ODWC prints no fish roll for this one.
What creel numbers does ODWC set for Perry Lake?
Largemouth and/or Smallmouth Bass: 6 (combined) a day; size rule 1 (one) over 16 inches.
Which ODWC permit belongs in my pocket at Perry Lake?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Oklahoma fishing license ($31 annual for residents, $81 for nonresidents in 2026).
Which spots on Perry Lake suit someone casting off the bank?
The Corps layer shows no shore site here.
Where do Perry Lake regulars load up on tackle?
The ODWC page for it lists Lake McMurtry West Bait Shop (30285 Bronco Curve, Stillwater, OK 74075).
Circle a weekend for Perry Lake
ODWC fees and statewide limits are on one page.

