Today on Pigeon
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Pigeon is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.0
PerchPanfish, abundant8.0
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.0
LargemouthCommon6.5
Northern pikePresent4.0How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew Pigeon on 2 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | No size limit · keep none 14–18" · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at Cth N - S Side Of LakeDirections
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Pigeon
Reports & estimateReviews
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Pigeon board
Catches & reportsLakes near Pigeon
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flynn LakeBayfield | 3.2 | 64 | 42 ft |
| Drummond LakeBayfield | 4.2 | 99 | 49 ft |
| Mill Pond LakeBayfield | 4.3 | 62 | 10 ft |
| Cisco LakeBayfield | 4.9 | 95 | 105 ft |
| Esox LakeBayfield | 4.9 | 51 | 48 ft |
| Sweet LakeBayfield | 4.9 | 88 | 38 ft |
| Wilderness LakeBayfield | 5.4 | 63 | 18 ft |
| Kelly LakeBayfield | 5.4 | 56 | 17 ft |
Pigeon questions
How deep is Pigeon Lake?
Pigeon Lake is 26 feet at its deepest, and 12 feet deep on average. It covers 200 acres.
What fish are in Pigeon Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common) and northern pike (present).
Where is the boat launch on Pigeon Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at Cth N - S Side Of Lake.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Pigeon Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Pigeon Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.