Charles De Langlade Recreation Area



Charles De Langlade Recreation Area is located near Post Lake, WI about 30 miles northeast of Antigo, WI. This area is about 600-acres of county-owned lands and contains two small, undeveloped lakes named Perch and Aninnan. While visiting this hidden gem you can expect to see stunning scenery of towering pines, large oaks, low bog areas, natural shorelines and an abundance of wildlife such as Trumpeter Swans!

Fun Fact: Trumpeter Swans were almost entirely eliminated from Wisconsin
in the late 1880s due to habitat loss and market hunting. Fortunately, re-introduction efforts that occurred in the late 1980s proved highly successful that the species was removed from the endangered species list in 2009! Although Trumpeter Swan numbers now exceed 5,000 in Wisconsin, it is not very common to see them in Langlade County until recently! A small group of Trumpeter Swans have been spotted in the Post Lake area. They most likely live on the Wolf River but come to visit Perch and Aninnan often so be sure to keep an eye out for these large majestic birds! If you are interested in learning more about Trumpeter Swans in Wisconsin click here.

Aside from wildlife, there is an abundance of recreational opportunities at Charles De Langlade Recreation Area as well! When Langlade County purchased this property in 2017, we knew this area would be perfect for people to explore, camp and participate in endless nature-based activities. These activities include:

Summer:
  • Tent Camping
  • RV Camping
  • One Group Site
  • Double Sites
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife Viewing/Photography
  • Berry Picking
Winter:
  • Snowshoeing
  • Ice Fishing
Fishing Opportunities at Charles De Langlade:
  • Public Boat Launch* on both lakes - no fee
  • Shoreline fishing opportunities
  • Ice Fishing
*These boat landings are primitive and cannot handle all boat/trailer sizes.

More about Aninnan Lake | Lake Map
Size: 39 acres
Max. Depth: 22 feet
Lake Type: Seepage
Fish Species: Largemouth Bass and Panfish
Public Boat Landing: Gravel, cannot handle large boats/trailers.

More about Perch Lake
Size: 10 acres
Max. Depth: 16 feet
Lake Type: Seepage
Fish Species: Largemouth Bass and Panfish
Public Boat Landing: Gravel, cannot handle large boats/trailers.

Practicing Responsible Catch and Release is an important part of recreational fishing and ensures the continuation of sustainable fish populations! For tips on how to increase success when releasing fish, click here!

More information on Perch Lake Campground coming soon!


Enjoy the Langlade County Forest and please always respect the land; no littering or harassing wildlife!