---
type: lake
name: "Perch Lake"
county: "Martin"
nearest_town: "Truman"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 174
max_depth_ft: 5
latitude: 43.79694
longitude: -94.47551
lake_score: 35
dnr_lake_id: "46004600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/martin-county/perch-lake
---

# Perch Lake

Lake in Martin County, Minnesota, near Truman

- **Surface Area**: 174 acres
- **Max Depth**: 5 ft
- **Shoreline**: 2.7 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 1.6 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 35/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Perch Lake is a 174-acre lake near Truman in Martin County, Minnesota. It reaches 5 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 1.6 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 3 fish species here. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2014.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the township. Perch Lake Park Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: township
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 3
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2014
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: No

## Activities

Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Perch Lake Park Campground

## Fish Species

Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [George Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/martin-county/george-lake) - 9.3 miles, 83 acres
- [Sisseton Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/martin-county/sisseton-lake) - 10.1 miles, 138 acres
- [Budd Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/martin-county/budd-lake) - 10.9 miles, 228 acres
- [Clam Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/martin-county/clam-lake) - 10.9 miles, 71 acres
- [Long Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/watonwan-county/long-lake) - 11.8 miles, 263 acres
- [Imogene Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/martin-county/imogene-lake) - 11.9 miles, 186 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.79694,-94.47551)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=46004600)
- [All lakes in Martin County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/martin-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/martin-county/perch-lake)*