The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Pine Lake
Forest County, Wisconsin · about 1,660 acres (2.6 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Pine Lake
In Forest County, Wisconsin, Pine Lake covers about 1,660 acres.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.1 miles. The water sits about 1,630 ft above sea level. Crandon lies about 7.2 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- About 1,660 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,630 ft
- County
- Forest County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Lakes like Pine Lake in Wisconsin usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 45°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 6:53 am · sunset 4:26 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pine Lake
- Crandonabout 7.2 mi southeast
- Nashvilleabout 9.6 mi south
- Eagle Riverabout 20 mi northwest
- Rhinelanderabout 20 mi west
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Questions about Pine Lake
What fish are in Pine Lake?
Lakes like Pine Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Pine 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 Pine Lake?
About 1,660 acres, with about 7.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pine Lake?
Crandon is about 7.2 miles southeast; Nashville is about 9.6 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Pine Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pine Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
