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Pine Lake

Waushara County · warm-water, stained water

104Acres
21ftMax depth
8ftAverage depth
2Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Pine is best for

DNR data
PerchPanfish, abundant · stocked8.9
BluegillPanfish, abundant7.9
CrappiePanfish, abundant7.9
LargemouthAbundant7.9
Northern pikeCommon · stocked7.4
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, 21 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Northern pike26" min · 2 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

2 public
Nearest bait shop from Access at 6th AveD and T Sport CenterPlainfield, WI 549667.3 mi · about 10 min drive · Directions
Bottommuck 95% · sand 5%

Stocking

DNR records
2021
1,200 yellow perch yearling, 4"
500 walleye large fingerling, 7"
100 northern pike yearling, 12"
2018
1,000 yellow perch yearling, 4"
1,405 walleye large fingerling, 7"
1,000 black crappie yearling, 3"
2017
1,225 walleye large fingerling, 7"
2,595 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.1"
1,050 black crappie large fingerling, 2.5"
2016
1,200 yellow perch small fingerling, 4"
100 northern pike adult, 12"
6,173 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.2"
2,550 bluegill small fingerling, 4"
2015
5,180 largemouth bass large fingerling, 1.9"

The DNR has 4 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

Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Spiny Naiad

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 Pine

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Fish LakeWaushara1.315337 ft
West Branch Mill P.(White River)Waushara7.46429 ft
Bass LakePortage9.25516 ft
Pleasant LakeMarquette10.312730 ft
Wood LakeMarquette10.59153 ft
Witters LakeWaushara12.25118 ft
Lake SharonMarquette12.35830 ft
Crystal LakeMarquette13.312460 ft

Pine questions

How deep is Pine Lake?

Pine Lake is 21 feet at its deepest, and 8 feet deep on average. It covers 104 acres.

What fish are in Pine Lake?

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

Where is the boat launch on Pine Lake?

There are 2 public launches: Access at 6th Ave and Canoe Launch off North Lake St..

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

Is Pine Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2021 the DNR and partners stocked 1,200 yellow perch (yearling), 500 walleye (large fingerling) and 100 northern pike (yearling).

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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.