Bluegill Stocked · 5 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk Pickerel Lake fishing
Pickerel Lake fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Bluegill, Crappie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Yellow Perch on a natural lake. Also recorded: Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Yellow Bullhead. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie and Rock Bass, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2022
- Yellow Perch
- Plants on record
- 20
- Since 2013
- Species stocked
- 5 (+4 also recorded)
- Average size
- 3.8 in
- Surface acres
- 176.4
Fish at Pickerel Lake
Bluegill Stocked · 5 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 5 plants · last 2020 Best: dawn, dusk 
Crappie Stocked · 4 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Stocked · 4 plants · last 2016 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 2 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide Yellow Bullhead Confirmed present
How Pickerel Lake is stocked
About 700 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Oconto County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2013
2,797
Fish stocked in 2014
46,184
Fish stocked in 2015
17,515
Fish stocked in 2016
46,771
Fish stocked in 2020
6,883
Fish stocked in 2021
838
Fish stocked in 2022
2,398
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Yellow Perch | 700 | 7 in | report |
| 2022 | Crappie | 799 | 5 in | report |
| 2022 | Bluegill | 899 | 5 in | report |
| 2021 | Bluegill | 838 | 5 in | report |
| 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 5,383 | 2.8 in | report |
| 2020 | Largemouth Bass | 500 | 9 in | report |
| 2020 | Yellow Perch | 1,000 | 4 in | report |
| 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 4,990 | 2.2 in | report |
| 2016 | Bluegill | 1,000 | 5 in | report |
| 2016 | Crappie | 31,871 | 2 in | report |
| 2016 | Northern Pike | 8,910 | 4.1 in | report |
| 2015 | Northern Pike | 8,781 | 3 in | report |
| 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 8,734 | 1.9 in | report |
| 2014 | Largemouth Bass | 4,325 | 3.2 in | report |
| 2014 | Bluegill | 12,319 | 1 in | report |
| 2014 | Crappie | 20,800 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2014 | Northern Pike | 8,740 | 2.52 in | report |
| 2013 | Northern Pike | 998 | 4.8 in | report |
| 2013 | Crappie | 900 | 3 in | report |
| 2013 | Bluegill | 899 | 3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Townsend, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Oughton Park's concrete ramp on the south side of the lake has a boarding dock and vault toilet, and the DNR lists the parking, dock, and route of travel there as fully ADA accessible. Winter aeration systems run on Pickerel, Little Pickerel, and Smoke lakes, so watch for them on the ice.
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Common questions
What fish are at Pickerel Lake?
Fishing Pickerel Lake is as likely for Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. Each accounts for 5 of 20 plants on record. Bluegill was last stocked 2022, averaging 3.8 in. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2020, averaging 3.8 in. Crappie was last stocked 2022, averaging 2.9 in. Northern Pike was last stocked 2016, averaging 3.6 in. 1 more species is on the stocking report. Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Yellow Bullhead are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Pickerel Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2022. About 700 reported fish per acre, the most of 6 lakes in Oconto County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
How big are the fish stocked at Pickerel Lake?
Stocked fish average 3.8 in. Bluegill average 3.8 in. Largemouth Bass average 3.8 in. Crappie average 2.9 in. Northern Pike average 3.6 in.
How do you get on Pickerel Lake?
The nearest town is Townsend, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Oughton Park's concrete ramp on the south side of the lake has a boarding dock and vault toilet, and the DNR lists the parking, dock, and route of travel there as fully ADA accessible. Winter aeration systems run on Pickerel, Little Pickerel, and Smoke lakes, so watch for them on the ice.
Which lakes near Pickerel Lake were stocked more recently?
Reservoir Pond (3.9 mi), Archibald Lake (4.8 mi), Wichser Lake (9.2 mi), and Trump Lake (9.2 mi) were stocked more recently. Reservoir Pond is also stocked with Yellow Perch, Crappie, Northern Pike, and Bluegill and Wichser Lake is also stocked with Yellow Perch and Bluegill.