Pickerel Lake

Forest, Langlade County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)1,272
Maximum Depth (ft)19
Mean Depth (ft)5
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition—
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.39640° N, 88.90890° W
WBIC (DNR ID)388100

Fish Species

4 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
PanfishAbundant—
Largemouth BassCommon—
Northern PikeCommon—
WalleyePresent—

Boat Landings

2 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Pickerel Lake - South Shore Drive AccessRAMP—1-5NoNo
Pickerel Lake AccessRAMP—1-5YesNo

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been documented in or near this lake. Please clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before leaving to prevent spread.

SpeciesStatusFirst Detected
Banded Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed—
Eurasian Water-MilfoilConfirmed—
Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-MilfoilConfirmed—
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed—

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/30/2026.

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