Last stocked
January 1, 2024
Plants on record
9
Since 2010
Species recorded
1
Average size
5.7 in
Surface acres
1,667.2
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Hiles, WI
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Three Town of Hiles landings serve this 1,673-acre lake. The Nicolet National Forest access next to the Forest Service campground has an ADA-accessible dock and restroom (vehicle fee, about $5). A Spruce Hollow Road site is carry-in only.
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How Pine Lake is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2024 it was January 1, 2024, about when it usually is.
No plants recorded in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
About 98 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 9 lakes in Forest County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Lake Lucerne (12.2 mi), Thunder Lake (13.7 mi), and Upper Post Lake (15.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Lucerne is also stocked with Walleye, Thunder Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Upper Post Lake is also stocked with Walleye.
Fish at Pine Lake
Fishing Pine Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. All 9 plants on record are Walleye.
Walleye 9 plants
- Plants
- 9 of 9
- Last stocked
- January 1, 2024
- Average length
- 5.7 in
Fishing Pine Lake
Pine Lake is a 1673 acre lake in Forest County, offering fishing opportunities for various species. The lake has a maximum depth of 15 feet. Anglers can find Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings, with three available.
Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov
What to watch for
Anglers should be aware that Pine Lake contains several aquatic invasive species, including Banded Mystery Snail, Chinese Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil, and Rusty Crayfish. One boat access site requires backing 210 feet from Spruce Hollow Road to the launch, and is best for carry-in or car top boats.
Fish stocked per year
- 58,4502010
- 2,5002011
- 58,4502012
- 2,5002013
- 8,3632014
- 8,3632016
- 8,3582018
- 8,3632020
- 8,3632024
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | Walleye | 8,363 | 7.6 in | report |
| January 1, 2020 | Walleye | 8,363 | 7.1 in | report |
| January 1, 2018 | Walleye | 8,358 | 6.7 in | report |
| January 1, 2016 | Walleye | 8,363 | 7.17 in | report |
| January 1, 2014 | Walleye | 8,363 | 6.8 in | report |
| January 1, 2013 | Walleye | 2,500 | 7 in | report |
| January 1, 2012 | Walleye | 58,450 | 1.5 in | report |
| January 1, 2011 | Walleye | 2,500 | 6 in | report |
| January 1, 2010 | Walleye | 58,450 | 1.4 in | report |
Species stocked here
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.