Pickerel Lake
About Pickerel Lake
Pickerel Lake is a 108-acre lake near Cable in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It reaches 21 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 5 feet, and has roughly 3.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11.8 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2007.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Pickerel Lake
- 108 acres, up to 21 feet deep, near Cable
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 11.8 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
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Conditions
- Surface area
- 108 acres
- Max depth
- 21 ft
- Average depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 11.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 105 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 9
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2007
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pickerel Lake?
Pickerel Lake is in Sherburne County, Minnesota, near Cable. It covers 108 acres and reaches 21 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Pickerel Lake?
Pickerel Lake covers 108 acres with about 3.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 21 feet and its average depth is about 5 feet.
What fish can you catch at Pickerel Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Pickerel Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Pickerel Lake.
Can you swim at Pickerel Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Pickerel Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Pickerel Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Pickerel Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.