Perona Lake

Perona Lake is a reservoir in Sussex County, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Perona Lake, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Perona Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Perona Lake, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Perona Lake

Fish reported from Perona Lake include black crappie, bluegill, chain pickerel, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Perona Lake largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for Perona Lake crappie. Bluegill and other sunfish in Perona Lake take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on Perona Lake.

Chain Pickerel

A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Perona Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Perona Lake

Fish one section carefully enough to learn the productive depth before moving to a different part of the water on Perona Lake. Then compare the incoming-water end of Perona Lake with the dam side and any point that reaches the old channel.

When to Fish Perona Lake

On Perona Lake, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Perona Lake is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Perona Lake, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.