Crappie Stocked · 2 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, dusk, night Pearl Lake fishing
Pearl Lake fishing: not stocked since 2018. It was stocked with Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Fathead Minnow on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2018
- Fathead Minnow
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 3 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4 in
- Surface acres
- 98.5
Fish at Pearl Lake
Crappie Stocked · 2 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 2 plants · last 2017 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Fathead Minnow Stocked · 1 plant · last 2018 Last stocked 2018 · avg 2 in · 1 plant
Fathead Minnow species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guidePearl Lake, located in Waushara County, has an Area 101 ACRES. It features a Maximum Depth 45 feet and a Mean Depth 25 FEET. The Bottom is 95% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 5% muck. For anglers, the lake contains Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Pearl Lake is stocked
About 1,613 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 14 lakes in Waushara County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
2,500
Fish stocked in 2015
4,545
Fish stocked in 2017
4,818
Fish stocked in 2018
147,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Fathead Minnow | 147,000 | 2 in | report |
| 2017 | Yellow Perch | 2,318 | 5 in | report |
| 2017 | Crappie | 2,500 | 4 in | report |
| 2015 | Yellow Perch | 4,545 | 4 in | report |
| 2010 | Crappie | 2,500 | 5 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Leon, WI
A deep, oligotrophic seepage lake about 3 miles north of Redgranite. The Town of Leon ramp is blacktop to sand, reached by backing 350 ft down a curving approach from S. Pearl Lake Road; parking is across the road. No restroom or dock at the launch.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Pearl Lake
Several Invasive Species are present, including Banded Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil, and Zebra Mussel. (dnrmaps.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Pearl Lake?
Fishing Pearl Lake is as likely for Crappie and Yellow Perch. Each accounts for 2 of 5 plants on record. Crappie was last stocked 2017, averaging 4.5 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2017, averaging 4.5 in. Fathead Minnow was last stocked 2018, averaging 2 in. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Pearl Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2018. About 1,613 reported fish per acre, 12th most of 14 lakes in Waushara County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Pearl Lake?
Stocked fish average 4 in. Crappie average 4.5 in. Yellow Perch average 4.5 in. Fathead Minnow average 2 in.
How do you get on Pearl Lake?
The nearest town is Leon, WI. A deep, oligotrophic seepage lake about 3 miles north of Redgranite. The Town of Leon ramp is blacktop to sand, reached by backing 350 ft down a curving approach from S. Pearl Lake Road; parking is across the road. No restroom or dock at the launch.
Which lakes near Pearl Lake were stocked more recently?
Alpine Lake (4.2 mi), Lake Napowan (4.4 mi), Johns Lake (4.6 mi), Lake Morris (4.8 mi), and Hills Lake (4.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Alpine Lake is also stocked with Crappie, Fathead Minnow, and Yellow Perch, Lake Napowan is also stocked with Fathead Minnow, Yellow Perch, and Crappie, Lake Morris is also stocked with Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Fathead Minnow, and Hills Lake is also stocked with Crappie, Fathead Minnow, and Yellow Perch.