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Pearl Lake

Waushara County · warm-water, clear water

101Acres
45ftMax depth
25ftAverage depth
1Public launches
VeryWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What Pearl is best for

DNR data
LargemouthCommon6.4
BluegillPanfish, present3.9
PerchPanfish, present3.9
CrappiePanfish, present3.9
Northern pikePresent3.9
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, 45 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
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
Bottomsand 95% · muck 5%
WaterOligotrophic, very clarity
Lake groupPearl Lake P & R District Pearl Lake Property Owners Association

Stocking

DNR records
2018
147,000 fathead minnow adult, 2"
2017
2,318 yellow perch yearling, 5"
2,500 black crappie yearling, 4"
2015
4,545 yellow perch large fingerling, 4"
2010
2,500 black crappie large fingerling, 5"

The DNR has 6 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

Banded Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Zebra Mussel

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 Pearl

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Alpine LakeWaushara4.35618 ft
Lake NapowanWaushara4.45118 ft
Johns LakeWaushara4.77341 ft
Lake MorrisWaushara4.816340 ft
Hills LakeWaushara4.913322 ft
Porters LakeWaushara5.26818 ft
Poy Sippi MillpondWaushara5.5577 ft
Hills LakeWaushara5.58123 ft

Pearl questions

How deep is Pearl Lake?

Pearl Lake is 45 feet at its deepest, and 25 feet deep on average. It covers 101 acres.

What fish are in Pearl Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Pearl Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Pearl Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Pearl Lake?

15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Pearl Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2018 the DNR and partners stocked 147,000 fathead minnow (adult).

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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.