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Wisconsin lakes

Pickerel Lake, Forest County Fishing

A 1,272-acre Wisconsin lake in Forest County and Langlade County, down to 19 feet.

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Forest County

Getting acquainted with Pickerel Lake, Forest County

The WDNR lists Pickerel Lake, Forest County at 1,272 acres, a lake in Forest County and Langlade County. Depths reach 19 feet at the deepest spot, with a mean of 5 feet. In a straight line, about 7 miles separates the lake from Mole Lake. Fisheries work here comes out of the Northern Region. Lake class on the WDNR layer reads complex cool dark.

Walleye rules here follow the ceded territory standard. Fish on its WDNR list include panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye. The WDNR access layer maps 2 public boat landings. WDNR satellite clarity is 9.1 feet for 2017.

1,272acres
19 ftmaximum depth
2mapped landings
9.1 ftsatellite clarity
Directions to Pickerel LakeWDNR Find a Lake page
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Fish

How abundant the fish are in Pickerel Lake, Forest County

The DNR sorts the Pickerel Lake, Forest County fishery into abundant, common and present groups.

Fish groupWDNR abundance
PanfishAbundant
Largemouth BassCommon
Northern PikeCommon
WalleyePresent

The WDNR class note for Pickerel Lake, Forest County

“Complex cool dark lakes can often support quality or action walleye fisheries, and can have great action fisheries for yellow perch, and have the potential to produce quality northern pike and muskellunge fisheries.”

Panfish Largemouth bass Northern pike Walleye

WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.

Landings

Landings around Pickerel Lake, Forest County

  • Pickerel Lake Access near Crandon2 lanes, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, restroom, Town of Nashville
  • Pickerel Lake – South Shore Drive Access1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, boarding dock, Town of Nashville

Public landings near Pickerel Lake, Forest County

  • Crystal Lake Access near CrandonCrystal Lake, 1 mile southwest
  • Crane Lake AccessCrane Lake, 2 miles northeast
  • Arbutus Lake AccessArbutus Lake, 3 miles east
  • Rolling Stone Lake AccessRolling Stone Lake, 3 miles northwest
  • Big Twin Lake AccessBig Twin Lake, 3 miles south
  • Lily Lake Access near CrandonLily Lake, 4 miles northeast

WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.

Water

Depth and bottom of Pickerel Lake, Forest County

19 ftdeepest point
5 ftmean depth
9.1 ftsatellite clarity (2017)
drainagelake type

Hydrologically, Pickerel Lake, Forest County is a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).

Pickerel Lake, Forest County has these invasive species on file: banded mystery snail, chinese mystery snail, eurasian water-milfoil, hybrid eurasian / northern water-milfoil and rusty crayfish. Rinse gear before the next lake.

WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.

Regulations

The rule table for Pickerel Lake, Forest County

WDNR lists these Pickerel Lake, Forest County seasons and bag rules species by species.

SpeciesSeasonRule
Walleye, sauger and hybridsMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3.
Muskellunge and hybridsMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterThe minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1.
Northern pikeMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5.
Largemouth and smallmouth bassJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5.
Largemouth bassMay 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5.
Smallmouth bassMay 2, 2026 to June 19, 2026Fish may not be harvested (catch and release only).
PanfishOpen All YearNo minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25.
CatfishOpen All YearNo minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Lake sturgeonClosedNo fishing allowed.
Shovelnose sturgeonClosedNo fishing allowed.
Cisco and whitefishOpen All YearNo minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Rock, yellow and white bassOpen All YearNo minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
BullheadsOpen All YearNo minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
Rough fishOpen All YearNo minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.

The WDNR record for Pickerel Lake, Forest County adds: Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.

County text for Forest: Forest County is in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded territory information). With the exceptions below, Northern Bass Zone rules apply (see page 12). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person).

Pickerel Lake, Forest County is north of US Highway 10 for pike, and in the Northern or Southern Bass Zone (the county is split; see the guide map) for bass.

WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.

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Stocking

Pickerel Lake, Forest County stocking history

Pickerel Lake, Forest County received 23,628 fish over 2 stocking records between 2023 and 2025.

YearSpeciesSizeAvg lengthNumber
2025Walleyelarge fingerling7.17 in10,787
2023Walleyelarge fingerling7.42 in12,841

WDNR Fish Stocking Summary, stocking years 2023 to 2025. Wisconsin stocking.

Compare

Pickerel Lake, Forest County beside its neighbors

LakeDistanceAcresMax depth ftLandingsWDNR class
Pickerel Lake, Forest County1,272192complex cool dark
Horseshoe Lake near Mole Lake, Langlade County1 mile southwest27480simple warm dark
Crane Lake, Forest County1 mile northeast355251complex cool dark
Crystal Lake, Langlade County1 mile southwest75361complex cool clear
Hollister Lake2 miles west41380simple cool clear
Tekakwitha Lake2 miles southwest3690simple harsh no fishery

WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.

Nearby

In reach of Pickerel Lake, Forest County

Other Wisconsin lakes close to Pickerel Lake, Forest County

  • Horseshoe Lake near Mole Lake, Langlade County1 mile southwest
  • Crane Lake, Forest County1 mile northeast
  • Crystal Lake, Langlade County1 mile southwest
  • Hollister Lake2 miles west
  • Tekakwitha Lake2 miles southwest

Tackle shops a short drive from Pickerel Lake, Forest County

  • Tamarack Outfitters LLCsporting goods store, Crandon, 12 miles
  • Marina Onemarina, Summit Lake, 14 miles
  • Mighty Finebait and tackle shop, Lakewood, 20 miles
  • Fleet Farm Antigofarm and general store with fishing gear, Antigo, 20 miles
  • Walmart Antigofarm and general store with fishing gear, Antigo, 20 miles
  • Mepps Fishing Tacklebait and tackle shop, Antigo, 20 miles

Nearby Wisconsin towns for Pickerel Lake, Forest County

  • Mole Lake7 miles
  • Post Lake9 miles
  • Crandon12 miles

County pages for Pickerel Lake, Forest County

  • Forest Countyseat: Crandon
  • Langlade Countyseat: Antigo
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Photographs

Shoreline scenes a drive from Pickerel Lake, Forest County

Enterprise Lake, Wisconsin
Enterprise Lake 16 mi
Photo: GaiusStat, CC BY 3.0
Pine Lake, Forest County, Wisconsin
Pine Lake, Forest County 20 mi
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Pelican Lake, Oneida County, Wisconsin
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Venus Lake 18 mi
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Answers

Quick facts people look up on Pickerel Lake, Forest County

How far is Pickerel Lake, Forest County from the nearest Wisconsin town?

In Forest County and Langlade County, WDNR Northern Region, about 7 miles from Mole Lake.

How big is Pickerel Lake, Forest County by the WDNR count?

About 1,272 acres and 19 feet at the deepest.

Which landing should I use to launch on Pickerel Lake, Forest County?

Try Pickerel Lake Access near Crandon, one of 2 mapped landings.

Does the WDNR list walleye in Pickerel Lake, Forest County?

Find a Lake names panfish (abundant), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (present).

What can I keep from Pickerel Lake, Forest County?

Walleye, sauger and hybrids, per WDNR: The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3.

Is a stamp needed on Pickerel Lake, Forest County?

Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.

What lake class is Pickerel Lake, Forest County?

Satellite clarity about 9.1 feet (2017). WDNR class: complex cool dark. Type: drainage.

Where can I buy bait on the way to Pickerel Lake, Forest County?

Closest on our list: Tamarack Outfitters LLC, 12 miles.

What has been stocked in Pickerel Lake, Forest County?

In 2025, 10,787 walleye.

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