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Pine Lake

Lincoln County · cool-water, stained water

132Acres
17ftMax depth
9ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Pine is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.0
Northern pikeAbundant7.9
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
MuskyPresent3.9
LargemouthPresent3.9
How 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 DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 17 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Nearest bait shop from Access at Hwy 17 - NE Side Of LakeJ & T's Bait-N-Tackle123 Brown St, Rhinelander, WI 54501 · (715) 362-888410.9 mi · about 14 min drive · Directions
Bottomsand 50% · rock 20% · muck 20% · gravel 10%

Stocking

DNR records
2022
692 walleye large fingerling, 6.4"
2020
661 walleye large fingerling, 6.7"
2018
661 walleye large fingerling, 6.5"
2016
265 walleye large fingerling, 8.36"
2014
661 walleye large fingerling, 7.5"

The DNR has 20 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This 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 details

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Pine

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Hilts LakeLincoln2.46070 ft
Wisconsin LakeLincoln3.28242 ft
Hilderbrand LakeOneida3.36024 ft
Harrison LakeLincoln3.42068 ft
Long LakeLincoln5.213262 ft
Seven Island LakeLincoln5.413831 ft
Bass LakeLincoln5.610043 ft
Pickerel LakeLincoln5.77213 ft

Pine questions

How deep is Pine Lake?

Pine Lake is 17 feet at its deepest, and 9 feet deep on average. It covers 132 acres.

What fish are in Pine Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists northern pike (abundant), panfish (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and largemouth bass (present).

Where is the boat launch on Pine Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access at Hwy 17 - NE Side Of Lake.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Pine Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Pine Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Pine Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 692 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 2026-10-08.