Pickerel Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)270
Maximum Depth (ft)26
Mean Depth (ft)12
Shoreline (miles)—
Bottom Composition75% sand, 10% gravel, 0% rock, 15% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)—
Trophic Status—
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classlake
Public Access—
Township—
GPS Coordinates45.97450° N, 89.39500° W
WBIC (DNR ID)1619700

Fish Species

5 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
MuskyCommon—
PanfishCommon—
WalleyeCommon—
Largemouth BassPresent—
Northern PikePresent—

Boat Landings

1 landing

NameTypeRampTrailersFee♿
Pickerel Lake RampRAMP—1-5NoNo

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
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed—

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 4/29/2026.

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