Northern pike lake, Sunfish lake

Pickerel Lake

Public access

Pickerel Lake is a 97-acre lake in Becker County, 32 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 1963. Recorded species include northern pike.

Details

DNR lake ID
03005800
County
Becker
Surface area
97 acres
Maximum depth
32 feet
Mean depth
9 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
63 acres, 65% of the lake
Shoreline
2.9 miles
Nearest town (DNR)
Snellman
Latest DNR fish survey
July 1963, initial survey
Game fish caught in the 1963 survey
northern pike 49, pumpkinseed 8
Fish species recorded
northern pike, pumpkinseed, and 2 other species
Pickerel Lake Public Water Access
carry-in, natural ramp, run by Becker County
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
Under 100 acres
Deepest point
30 to 59 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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