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 AccessRAMP1-5NoNo
Pickerel Lake AccessRAMP1-5YesNo

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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