Walleye Stocked · 13 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Pike Lake fishing
Pike Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye, Yellow Perch, Fathead Minnow, and White Sucker on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Bullhead, and 2 more. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Yellow Perch
- Plants on record
- 25
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 4 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.4 in
- Surface acres
- 201.8
Fish at Pike Lake
Walleye Stocked · 13 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Yellow Perch Stocked · 10 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Fathead Minnow Stocked · 1 plant · last 2015 Last stocked 2015 · avg 2 in · 1 plant
Fathead Minnow species guide White Sucker Stocked · 1 plant · last 2017
Last stocked 2017 · avg 8 in · 1 plant
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 guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide Yellow Bullhead Confirmed present
Black Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black Bullhead species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guideAnglers can target Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. The lake has an area of 204 acres, a maximum depth of 34 feet, and a mean depth of 13 feet. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Pike Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2019, 2021, and 2023.
Fish stocked in 2010
209,465
Fish stocked in 2011
2,004,350
Fish stocked in 2012
1,001,400
Fish stocked in 2013
3,150
Fish stocked in 2014
3,018
Fish stocked in 2015
1,900
Fish stocked in 2016
2,957
Fish stocked in 2017
2,600
Fish stocked in 2018
2,618
Fish stocked in 2020
1,018
Fish stocked in 2022
1,017
Fish stocked in 2024
3,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Yellow Perch | 2,000 | 6 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 1,000 | 8 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 1,017 | 8.1 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 1,018 | 7.5 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 1,018 | 6.1 in | report |
| 2018 | Yellow Perch | 1,600 | 9 in | report |
| 2017 | White Sucker | 800 | 8 in | report |
| 2017 | Yellow Perch | 1,800 | 8 in | report |
| 2016 | Yellow Perch | 1,940 | 7 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 1,017 | 7.6 in | report |
| 2015 | Yellow Perch | 1,900 | 9 in | report |
| 2015 | Fathead Minnow | – | 2 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 1,018 | 6.4 in | report |
| 2014 | Yellow Perch | 2,000 | 7 in | report |
| 2013 | Yellow Perch | 1,750 | 6 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 1,400 | 8 in | report |
| 2012 | Yellow Perch | 1,400 | 8.5 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 1,000,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 1,900 | 8 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 2,000,000 | 0.5 in | report |
| 2011 | Yellow Perch | 2,450 | 7 in | report |
| 2010 | Yellow Perch | 1,000 | 10 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 7,015 | 1.75 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 200,000 | 0.25 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 1,450 | 10 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Elderon, WI
- Facilities
- dock
The Town of Elderon boat ramp is concrete with a boarding dock but no restroom. The transition to the dock is not ADA accessible. Rice Lake Creek enters on the north shore and the outlet leaves at the south end; an aeration system has run in winter since 2000.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Pike Lake
Anglers should be aware that Pike Lake contains several invasive species. These include Banded Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Rusty Crayfish, and Yellow Iris. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Pike Lake?
Fishing Pike Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 13 of 25 plants on record, ahead of Yellow Perch and 2 more. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 5.6 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2024, averaging 7.8 in. Fathead Minnow was last stocked 2015, averaging 2 in. White Sucker was last stocked 2017, averaging 8 in. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Pike Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 2010. No plants recorded in 2019, 2021, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Pike Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.4 in. Walleye average 5.6 in. Yellow Perch average 7.8 in. Fathead Minnow average 2 in. White Sucker average 8 in.
How do you get on Pike Lake?
The nearest town is Elderon, WI. Facilities include dock. The Town of Elderon boat ramp is concrete with a boarding dock but no restroom. The transition to the dock is not ADA accessible. Rice Lake Creek enters on the north shore and the outlet leaves at the south end; an aeration system has run in winter since 2000.
Which lakes near Pike Lake were stocked more recently?
Norrie Lake (6.4 mi), Marion Millpond (24 mi), and Pigeon Lake (30.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Norrie Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Fathead Minnow, and Yellow Perch, Marion Millpond is also stocked with Yellow Perch, and Pigeon Lake is also stocked with Yellow Perch.