Pike Lake (Price County)
Pike Lake is a 741-acre drainage lake in Price County with a maximum depth of 17 feet and a sand, gravel and muck bottom. Walleye are listed as abundant, with musky, northern pike and smallmouth bass common.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Listed as abundant
Muskellunge
Listed as common
Northern Pike
Listed as common
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as common
Bluegill
Panfish listed as present
Crappie
Panfish listed as present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Pike Lake public boat landingPublicStaynorthern lists 1 public landing (carry-in); verify with WDNRDirections ↗
- 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 May 2, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in (20-24 in may not be kept; 1 over 24 in allowed) | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2-Jun 19, 2026; Jun 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 combined LMB/SMB limit of 5 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026-Mar 7, 2027 (combined with largemouth); May 2-Jun 19 catch and release only | 14 in | 5 / 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 |
| Lake Sturgeon No fishing allowed | Closed | 0 |
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.
- Ross's Sport ShopNearby286 N Lake Ave, Phillips, WIDirections ↗
- Bridge Bait Tackle & ArcheryNearby1414 4th Ave S, Park Falls, WIDirections ↗
Local tips
- Shallow lake: focus on sand and gravel areas for walleye
- Weed edges hold pike and musky
- Check WDNR regulations for musky and walleye before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.