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Frequently Asked Questions About Pickerel Lake, MN
- How big is Pickerel Lake?
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- What kind of fish can you catch in Pickerel Lake?
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How big is Pickerel Lake?
How deep is Pickerel Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Pickerel Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Pickerel Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Pickerel Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Pickerel Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Pickerel Lake is located approximately 9 miles east of Ely in the Superior National Forest. The landscape surrounding this lake is dominated by birch trees with some aspen and balsam fir also present. The shoreline is wooded close to the water's edge with a few areas of ledgerock found on some of the point areas. There are two campsites present.
The most common access used is by a 130 yard portage from a parking area off the Glippi Forest Management Road on the north side of the lake. There is no signage located at the parking area. There is another portage located on the southwest shore from the North Kawashiwi River and a snowmobile trail from Garden Lake through Pickerel Lake to cabins on Greenstone Lake can be found during the winter months.
Walleye abundance in 2014 (7.5/gill net) was over four times higher compared to past assessments on this lake. Walleye averaged 15.8 inches long and about three years old. The largest walleye sampled was 23.1 inches long.
Northern pike abundance in 2014 (6.2/gill net) was more than two times lower (14.0/gill net) compared to past assessments on this lake. Pike sizes averaged 21.2 inches and the largest pike sampled was 29 inches long.
Smallmouth bass abundance in 2014 (0.3/gill net) was similar to past surveys. One yellow perch was sampled and white sucker were sampled in slightly lower numbers than in the past.
What is the average air temp for Pickerel Lake?
Are there any state parks near Pickerel Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Pickerel Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Kempton Lake | 0.8 mi | 69 | 5 ft |
| Clear Lake | 2.0 mi | 248 | 17 ft |
| Eskwagama Lake | 2.0 mi | 88 | 12 ft |
| South Farm Lake | 2.4 mi | 564 | 31 ft |
| Greenstone Lake | 2.6 mi | 332 | 72 ft |
| Stub Lake | 2.6 mi | 89 | 20 ft |
| Conchu Lake | 3.3 mi | 50 | 67 ft |
| Farm Lake | 3.3 mi | 1,292 | 56 ft |
| Madden Lake | 3.3 mi | 34 | 24 ft |
| Garden Lake | 3.8 mi | 653 | 55 ft |
