Perch Lake - Winter

Located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin

You can find this beautiful 129-acre lake located two hours southeast of Duluth, Minnesota, and three hours northeast of Milwaukee. Perch Lake has a maximum depth of 24 feet and is in the heart of Chequamegon National Forest.

Fishing and Boating

Musky, panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye are commonly caught in this medium-sized lake. Although there is no public boat landing, the depth allows for canoeing and kayaking.

Everything to Offer

The best thing about Perch Lake is its location in the middle of the forest and its proximity to other lakes. Homeowners can either spend a quiet day fishing and hiking on their own property or go lake-hopping in the area.

For local accommodations, check out Maple Hill Resort on the east shore of the lake. With private log cabins and stunning views of the water, this is the perfect place to bring your family and friends to unwind. For those wanting a more rugged experience, check out Wolf’s Eagle Lodge and Resort Campground (11 minutes from the lake).

When you want a break from fishing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, and ATVing in the gorgeous northern Wisconsin forest, be sure to visit Barker Lake Golf Course. 1920s Chicago gangster "Polack Joe" Soltis founded this stunning Scottish-style golf course for when he needed to lay low to avoid law enforcement.

Winter, Wisconsin, a 10-minute drive from the lake, is home to quaint shopping, amazing restaurants, and family-friendly activities. Dix’s Chalet is voted the best food in town on TripAdvisor, along with Lakewood Cafe and Flambeau Forest Inn. Local Spider Lake Ranch offers trail rides and educational lessons on horses, perfect for a day of family fun.

Airports and Hospitals

The nearest airport for private flights is the Park Falls Municipal Airport (37 minutes), and the nearest regional airport offering commercial flights is Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (two hours).

The nearest hospitals to help you with all of your medical needs are Marshall Memorial Medical Center in Park Falls, a 35-minute drive from Perch Lake, and Hayward Area Memorial Hospital, 40 minutes from the lake.

Escapism at Its Finest

For those lake home buyers who are looking for seclusion and serenity, Perch Lake is the perfect location to set up a family tradition of escaping the city for time spent together. After all, nothing brings a family together more than fishing, hiking, and hunting in northern Wisconsin's peaceful hills and forests.