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Lower Pine Lake

Polk County · deep lake with a cold bottom layer (cisco water)

96Acres
102ftMax depth
40ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Lower Pine is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3
LargemouthCommon6.3
Northern pikePresent3.8
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, 102 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 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 AccessRussell's Sport N' Bike703 Jewell St, Star Prairie, WI 54026 · (715) 248-36444.9 mi · about 9 min drive · Directions
Bottomsand 95% · muck 5%

Stocking

DNR records
2024
106 brown trout adult (broodstock-age-2yr), 12"
2023
75 brown trout adult (broodstock-age-2yr), 12"
21 brown trout adult (broodstock-age-3yr), 18"
2022
130 brown trout adult (broodstock-age-2yr), 12"
2021
90 brown trout adult (broodstock), 12"
2018
900 brown trout yearling, 9.2"

The DNR has 7 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
Invasive species here

Chinese Mystery Snail · Rainbow Smelt · Yellow Iris

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Lower Pine

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Pine LakePolk0.78234 ft
Swede LakePolk1.46832 ft
Cedar LakeSt Croix21,10728 ft
Rice LakePolk2.1986 ft
Church Pine LakePolk2.810745 ft
Big LakePolk3.825924 ft
Bierbrauer LakeSt Croix4.755–
Apple LakeSt Croix4.912932 ft

Lower Pine questions

How deep is Lower Pine Lake?

Lower Pine Lake is 102 feet at its deepest, and 40 feet deep on average. It covers 96 acres.

What fish are in Lower Pine Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Lower Pine Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lower Pine Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Lower Pine Lake?

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

Is Lower Pine Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 106 brown trout (adult (broodstock-age-2yr)).

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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.