Pine Lake (Iron County)
Pine Lake is a 300 acre lake in Iron County about 7 miles from Mercer. It has muskie, walleye, bass and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Anglers report 12 to 14 inch fish in numbers
Muskellunge
Some fish in the 30 inch range reported
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Bluegill
Panfish present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Public boat launchRampPublic launch listed by Lake-LinkDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Pine Lake (Iron County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Turtle River Trading CompanyNearby5227 N Hwy 51, Mercer, WI 54547715-476-0123Directions ↗
Local tips
- Max depth is 41 feet, so look for walleye on the deeper sand and rock areas.
- Rusty crayfish are present, so clean and drain the boat before leaving.
- Water clarity is low, so use brighter or noisy lures.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.