Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Pine Lake fishing
Pine Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 9
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 1 (+3 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.7 in
- Surface acres
- 1,667.2
Fish at Pine Lake
Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
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
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guidePine 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. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Pine Lake is stocked
About 98 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 9 lakes in Forest County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
58,450
Fish stocked in 2011
2,500
Fish stocked in 2012
58,450
Fish stocked in 2013
2,500
Fish stocked in 2014
8,363
Fish stocked in 2016
8,363
Fish stocked in 2018
8,358
Fish stocked in 2020
8,363
Fish stocked in 2024
8,363
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 8,363 | 7.6 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 8,363 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 8,358 | 6.7 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 8,363 | 7.17 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 8,363 | 6.8 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 2,500 | 7 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 58,450 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 2,500 | 6 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 58,450 | 1.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Hiles, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock, camping
Three public landings in the Town of Hiles serve this lake. The Forest Service ramp on FR 2185 (Pine Lake Recreation Area, west shore) has a dock, accessible vault toilet, and landing use fee; it is plowed for ice fishing. Coe's Landing Rd. is gravel; a Spruce Hollow Road site is carry-in.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Pine Lake
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. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(dnrmaps.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Pine Lake?
Fishing Pine Lake usually means Walleye. All 9 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 5.7 in. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Pine Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 2010. About 98 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 9 lakes in Forest County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at Pine Lake?
Walleye stocked at Pine Lake average 5.7 in.
How do you get on Pine Lake?
The nearest town is Hiles, WI. Facilities include restrooms, dock, and camping. Three public landings in the Town of Hiles serve this lake. The Forest Service ramp on FR 2185 (Pine Lake Recreation Area, west shore) has a dock, accessible vault toilet, and landing use fee; it is plowed for ice fishing. Coe's Landing Rd. is gravel; a Spruce Hollow Road site is carry-in.
Which lakes near Pine Lake were stocked more recently?
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.