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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
LargemouthCommon6.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6
WalleyePresent · stocked5.7
MuskyPresent4.1
SmallmouthPresent4.1How 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 DNRTap 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 2026-10-08| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | 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
1 public- Access at S Side Lake at The End Of Pinewood DrDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2021 | 2,000 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2019 | 1,000 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2018 | 290 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.3" |
| 2017 | 600 walleye large fingerling, 8" |
| 2016 | 732 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.3" |
The DNR has 21 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 · Curly-Leaf Pondweed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo LakeOneida | 1.9 | 104 | 27 ft |
| Rainbow FlowageOneida | 2.1 | 2,035 | 28 ft |
| Gilmore LakeOneida | 2.5 | 301 | 24 ft |
| Lake ContentVilas | 2.6 | 244 | 14 ft |
| Sweeny LakeOneida | 3.3 | 187 | 18 ft |
| Big Saint Germain LakeVilas | 3.4 | 1,617 | 42 ft |
| Pier LakeOneida | 3.9 | 84 | 23 ft |
| Hasbrook LakeOneida | 4.2 | 302 | 50 ft |
Pickerel questions
How deep is Pickerel Lake?
Pickerel Lake is 17 feet at its deepest, and 9 feet deep on average. It covers 581 acres.
What fish are in Pickerel Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), musky (present), smallmouth bass (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Pickerel Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at S Side Lake at The End Of Pinewood Dr.
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?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Pickerel Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2021 the DNR and partners stocked 2,000 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.