Pickerel Lake (Oneida County)
Pickerel Lake is a 581-acre lake in Oneida County near Lake Tomahawk, Sayner and Woodruff with a maximum depth of 17 feet. WDNR lists panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike as common, with musky, smallmouth bass and walleye present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common
Crappie
Panfish listed as common
Largemouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as common by WDNR
Muskellunge
Listed as present by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Pickerel Lake public accessPublicWDNR lists 1 public landingDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye 20-24 in may not be kept; only 1 over 24 in; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Catch and release only May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Dewey Catchem and How Bait ShopNearby8654 Hwy 51 North, Minocqua, WI 54568(715) 892-2751Directions ↗
- Kurt's Island Sport ShopNearby824 US Highway 51 N, Minocqua, WI 54548(715) 356-4797Directions ↗
- Scottie's Bait & TackleNearbyThree Lakes, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Shallow sand-bottom lake: fish weed edges for pike and bass
- Panfish are common near cover
- Check WDNR regulations before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.