Pickerel Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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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 Hybrid Sunfish.
What are the closest cities to Pickerel Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Pickerel Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Pickerel is a secluded lake, with part of a Boy Scout camp along its southern shore. There is no official public access to launch a boat, but carry-in or walk-in access could be obtained through permission from the camp or through the attached State Aquatic Management Area (AMA) which has a trail from the south.
There are a few species that could give a person some fishing action on Pickerel. Northern pike were present in average numbers (8.0/gill net). Average size was 21.0", with 31% of the fish measuring 24" or larger. Largemouth bass would be another option. They were present in high numbers for this type of lake (2.5/net). Average length was 12.3" and 60% of the fish were 12" or larger.
Panfish results looked decent with both bluegill and black crappie being present in average numbers. Average bluegill length was 5.7" and 34% were 7" or larger. A variety of black crappie sizes were caught, with fish ranging from 4.9" to 11.8" and 42% measuring 8" or larger.
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 | |
| Grass Lake | 0.7 mi | 74 | |
| Cranberry Lake | 1.1 mi | 17 | |
| Davis Lake | 1.2 mi | 44 | |
| Island Lake | 1.5 mi | 69 | |
| Sand Lake | 1.6 mi | 99 | 12 ft |
| Goodrich Lake | 1.8 mi | 382 | 35 ft |
| Bass Lake | 1.8 mi | 27 | |
| Bass Lake | 1.8 mi | 23 | 14 ft |
| Trout Lake | 2.0 mi | 117 | 22 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.1 mi | 36 | 23 ft |
