Langlade County has several lakes with muskie available and some anglers report some decent muskie out of the Wolf River. There are definitely better parts of the state for muskie fishing, but if you want to target them in Langlade County, you have enough options to find and hopefully catch some muskie on your fishing trip. Take a look below to learn more about the best muskie waters in Langlade County.
Duck Lake
Duck Lake is a 120 acre lake located in Langlade County. It has a maximum depth of 19 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, muskie and panfish. According to the DNR, panfish are abundant in the lake while largemouth bass and northern pike are considered common. Muskie are listed as present.
Enterprise Lake
Enterprise Lake is a 509 acre lake located in Langlade County. It has a maximum depth of 27 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, muskie and panfish. According to the DNR, walleye are abundant in the lake while muskie, northern pike and panfish are considered common. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are listed as present.
Greater Bass Lake
Greater Bass Lake is a 244 acre lake located in Langlade County. It has a maximum depth of 25 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, muskie and panfish. According to the DNR, largemouth bass are common in the lake while all the other species of fish listed are considered present.
Lower Post Lake
Lower Post Lake is a 379 acre lake located in Langlade County. It has a maximum depth of 9 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, muskie and panfish. According to the DNR, northern pike are abundant in the lake while the other species of fish are listed as present.
Moccasin Lake
Moccasin Lake is a 113 acre lake located in Langlade County. It has a maximum depth of 38 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, muskie and panfish. According to the DNR, largemouth bass are common in the lake while the other species of fish are listed as present.
Rolling Stone Lake
Rolling Stone Lake is a 682 acre lake located in Langlade County. It has a maximum depth of 12 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, muskie, trout and panfish. According to the DNR, largemouth bass and northern pike are common in the lake while muskie, walleye, trout and panfish are listed as present.
Summit Lake
Summit Lake is a 279 acre lake located in Langlade County. It has a maximum depth of 29 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, muskie and panfish. According to the DNR, largemouth bass are common in the lake while the other species of fish are listed as present.
Upper Post Lake
Upper Post Lake is a 765 acre lake located in Oneida, Langlade Counties. It has a maximum depth of 14 feet. Fish include largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, muskie and panfish. According to the DNR, northern pike and panfish are abundant in the lake while largemouth bass are listed as common. Muskie, smallmouth bass and walleye are listed as present.
Wolf River
The origin of the Wolf River is Pine Lake in southern Forest County, Wisconsin. The river flows south and eventually crosses over 8 different counties before it enters Lake Poygan in Winnebago County. In Langlade County, 5 principal tributaries join the Wolf River and they are Swamp Creek, Pickerel Creek, Hunting River, Lily River and Ninemile Creek. There are many other small streams that also contribute water to the Wolf River in this area. It is a natural river with lots of boulders and a rapid gradient in many locations.
The best trout waters occur in the 40 mile section between Highway T and south to Highway M. This section of the river is divided into 10 different access points. This part of the river has a steep gradient that creates many complex rapids. This part of the river should be used by experienced river anglers. Brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout are available in these waters.
Smallmouth bass are found the entire length of the river in Langlade County, so you can find them in the trout section of the river as well as the slower moving part of the river. From Post Lake dam to Highway T, the river is a slow moving river that is easy to float with a canoe, kayak or other type of small boat. In addition to smallmouth bass, you will find northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass, muskie and some panfish too.
DNR Map
Upper Wolf River Fishery Area runs northwest to southeast through Langlade County in northeast Wisconsin. There are many access points and boat landings within and near the fisheries areas. Take a look below at an excellent map made available by the Wisconsin DNR.
Printable Map (PDF) of the Wolf River Fishery Area in Langlade County, WI (DNR Resource)