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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Pickerel is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.2
PerchPanfish, abundant8.2
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.2
LargemouthCommon6.7
Northern pikeCommon6.7
WalleyePresent · stocked5.8How 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 DNRSheets 3 to 6
The DNR drew Pickerel on 6 sheets.
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 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
2 public- Access at S Shore DrDirections
- Access at N Side Of Lake Off Pickerel Lake RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 10,787 walleye large fingerling, 7.17" |
| 2023 | 12,841 walleye large fingerling, 7.42" |
| 2021 | 12,990 walleye large fingerling, 7.6" |
| 2019 | 12,916 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2018 | 5,761 walleye large fingerling, 7.5" |
The DNR has 12 fish surveys on file for this lake.
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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Pickerel
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Catches & reportsLakes near Pickerel
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane LakeForest | 1.3 | 341 | 25 ft |
| Crystal LakeLanglade | 1.4 | 63 | 36 ft |
| Arbutus LakeForest | 2.3 | 161 | 28 ft |
| Big Twin LakeLanglade | 2.9 | 60 | 35 ft |
| Rolling Stone LakeLanglade | 3.3 | 672 | 12 ft |
| Spring LakeLanglade | 3.3 | 70 | 20 ft |
| Saint Johns LakeForest | 3.4 | 96 | 21 ft |
| Lily LakeForest | 4.1 | 211 | 24 ft |
Pickerel questions
How deep is Pickerel Lake?
Pickerel Lake is 19 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 1,272 acres.
What fish are in Pickerel Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Pickerel Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access at S Shore Dr and Access at N Side Of Lake Off Pickerel Lake Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Pickerel Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Pickerel Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Pickerel Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 10,787 walleye (large fingerling).
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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.