Perrins Marsh

Perrins Marsh is a reservoir in Luzerne County, but a dependable surface-area figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Perrins Marsh, so neither should be estimated from a similarly named lake.

What to Expect at Perrins Marsh

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Perrins Marsh, 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 Perrins Marsh

Fish reported from Perrins Marsh include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Perrins Marsh.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Perrins Marsh respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Perrins Marsh for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Perrins Marsh.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For Perrins Marsh channel cats, place cut bait or a nightcrawler along the creek channel and give the bait time to work.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Perrins Marsh

Begin at a point or shoreline turn and work from shallow water toward the first useful depth change on Perrins Marsh. Then check the original creek route, the dam end and any point on Perrins Marsh that reaches toward deeper water.

When to Fish Perrins Marsh

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