Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last 2011 Best: dawn, dusk, night Pike Lake fishing
Pike Lake fishing: not stocked since 2011. It was stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2011
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 1
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 0.5 in
- Surface acres
- 458.6
Fish at Pike Lake
Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last 2011 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guidePike Lake, located in Washington County, is a 461-acre lake. It has a maximum depth of 45 feet. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake's water is moderately clear. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Pike Lake is stocked
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Hartford, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms
The Kettle Moraine State Forest Pike Lake Unit on the east shore has a ramp and trailer lot just south of the beach, a carry-in kayak launch north of it (state park sticker, flush toilets), and an accessible fishing pier. The Town of Hartford ramp off 2nd St. has no turnaround.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Pike Lake
Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Pike Lake?
Fishing Pike Lake usually means Walleye. The one plant on record is Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2011, averaging 0.5 in. Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Pike Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2011. About 4,361 reported fish per acre, the most of 3 lakes in Washington County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Pike Lake?
Walleye stocked at Pike Lake average 0.5 in.
How do you get on Pike Lake?
The nearest town is Hartford, WI. Facilities include restrooms. The Kettle Moraine State Forest Pike Lake Unit on the east shore has a ramp and trailer lot just south of the beach, a carry-in kayak launch north of it (state park sticker, flush toilets), and an accessible fishing pier. The Town of Hartford ramp off 2nd St. has no turnaround.
Which lakes near Pike Lake were stocked more recently?
Druid Lake (4.4 mi), Cedar Lake (6.2 mi), Little Cedar Lake (6.9 mi), Lannon County Park Pond (13.4 mi), and Pine Lake (13.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Druid Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Cedar Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Little Cedar Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Pine Lake is also stocked with Walleye.