Perch (St. Croix)

Perch Lake in St. Croix County, Wisconsin

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Perch Lake is a pristine 45-acre glacial kettle lake nestled in the Town of St. Joseph in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, featuring an impressive maximum depth of 63 feet with an average depth of 34 feet and exceptional water clarity that attracts scuba divers from across the region. Designated as an Outstanding Water Resource by the State of Wisconsin and part of the St. Croix Lakes Cluster Priority Watershed Project, this classic example of Kame Kettle glacial topography features unique patterns of a two-story fishery with cold water trout in the deeper sections coexisting with largemouth bass and panfish in shallower areas. The lake's predominantly sandy bottom composition, covering 95 percent of the lake bed with just 5 percent muck, provides excellent habitat for bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, and stocked trout species thriving in the crystal-clear waters. Surrounded by the 85-acre Homestead Parklands encompassing two-thirds of the shoreline, Perch Lake offers a peaceful, protected fishing and recreation experience with motorized boats prohibited to preserve the lake's pristine character, making it perfect for non-motorized watercraft including canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and paddleboards available for rental at the county park.

Located just 10 miles east of Hudson on County Road E in the heart of western Wisconsin's scenic St. Croix River Valley, Perch Lake provides easy access to spectacular attractions and outdoor adventures. The surrounding 85-acre Homestead Parklands features a beautiful sandy swimming beach, multiple picnic areas with tables and barbecue grills, a sand-based playground with nearby shelter, three miles of hiking and walking trails through steep slopes covered by oak woodlands and pine plantations, a fishing pier extending into the deep clear waters, and opportunities for world-class scuba diving with visibility often exceeding 60 feet in the deeper sections of the lake. Just five miles southwest lies the charming riverside community of Hudson, often called Wisconsin's Hometown on the St. Croix River, featuring historic downtown shopping districts with unique boutiques, the fascinating Octagon House Museum built in 1855 and one of only five remaining octagon houses in Wisconsin, scenic St. Croix River Cruises aboard paddle wheelers and pontoon boats, the 4.7-mile St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail opened in 2018 with spectacular river valley views, and vibrant restaurants and craft breweries including River Siren Brewing and San Pedro Cafe. Nature enthusiasts can explore magnificent Willow River State Park just three miles from Hudson featuring the spectacular 200-foot Willow River Gorge with dramatic Willow Falls cascading 45 feet over three ledges, 172-acre Little Falls Lake with sandy beach, 13 miles of scenic hiking trails, rock climbing on gorge walls, Class 2 trout stream fishing, camping facilities, prairie remnants, the Willow River Nature Center, and 17 miles of mountain bike trails managed by WIKI MTB club ranging from beginner to advanced difficulty through 2,891 acres of rolling countryside.

This exquisite laser-cut wooden map of Perch Lake would make a stunning addition to your Wisconsin lake home, St. Croix Valley cabin, or office, celebrating the exceptional natural beauty and geological significance of this Outstanding Water Resource and glacial treasure. The handcrafted design features a natural wood top layer that elegantly showcases the lake's compact 45-acre surface with its distinctive kettle lake shape, the surrounding Homestead Parklands with hiking trails, swimming beach, and protected oak woodlands covering two-thirds of the shoreline. The water depth is dramatically illustrated through a graduated light blue to dark blue gradient that captures the remarkable depth variations from shallow sandy swimming areas to the impressive 63-foot maximum depth supporting the unique two-story fishery with cold water trout in the depths below and warm water species thriving above, visually representing over 10,000 years of glacial history preserved in this pristine Kame Kettle formation. Whether commemorating successful catches of largemouth bass and panfish, peaceful paddle sessions exploring the crystal-clear waters, family swimming adventures at the sandy beach, scuba diving expeditions into the deep clear depths, or simply celebrating your connection to the magnificent St. Croix River Valley and its remarkable glacially-carved landscape, this museum-quality piece serves as both sophisticated wall art and a cherished reminder of unforgettable moments spent at Perch Lake surrounded by western Wisconsin's most spectacular natural scenery.

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Small: 8"x12"

Medium: 12"x18"

Large: 16"x24"

Extra Large: 20"x30"

XX Large: 24"x36"

Gigantic 30"x45"