Perch Lake Fishing near Antigo, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Perch Lake stands in Langlade County, Wisconsin. The bank is 1,401 feet above sea level. At 10 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The town to know is Antigo, 5.2 miles out. Further out sit Wittenberg (19 miles) and Keshena (26 miles). A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Perch Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Langlade County include brown trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, bluegill and yellow perch. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Perch Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 10°F to 67°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Expect Perch Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Thompson Lake is 0.4 miles off. Signs at Perch Lake carry more weight than any list.