The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Pickerel Lake
Forest County, Wisconsin · about 1,250 acres (2 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Pickerel Lake
Pickerel Lake is a lake in Forest County, Wisconsin, covering about 1,250 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.6 miles with roughly 9.3 miles of shoreline. At about 1,530 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Nashville is about 9 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,250 acres (2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,530 ft
- County
- Forest County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Wisconsin mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:52 am · sunset 4:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pickerel Lake
- Nashvilleabout 9 mi northwest
- Crandonabout 11 mi north
- Antigoabout 20 mi southwest
- Rhinelanderabout 28 mi northwest
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Questions about Pickerel Lake
What fish are in Pickerel Lake?
Lakes like Pickerel Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Pickerel Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Pickerel Lake?
About 1,250 acres, with about 9.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pickerel Lake?
Nashville is about 9 miles northwest; Crandon is about 11 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Pickerel Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pickerel Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
