Vilas County · lake · 271 acres
Pickerel Lake
Stocked 5× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Pickerel Lake is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin, stocked with Rainbow Trout and Walleye — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
75°
61°
8 mph
37%
Sat
Overcast
76°
59°
13 mph
17%
Sun
Overcast
79°
56°
7 mph
2%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 2,703 | 6.9" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,714 | 9" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 49 | 18.1" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 10,787 | 7.17" | |
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 6.7" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Wisconsin waters with rainbow trout → · All Wisconsin waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Aspen Lake0.7 mi
- Camp Twelve Lake1.0 mi
- Camp Ten Lake1.6 mi
- Muskellunge Lake1.7 mi
- Dads Lake1.7 mi
- Lewis Lake2.0 mi
- Pine Lake2.0 mi
- Pincherry Lake1.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Pickerel Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pickerel Lake?+
Pickerel Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Walleye in Vilas County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pickerel Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Pickerel Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pickerel Lake?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Pickerel Lake?+
Pickerel Lake is a lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Wisconsin DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.