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Little Saint Germain Lake

Vilas County, Wisconsin

Little Saint Germain Lake is in St. Germain in Vilas County. It is known for northern pike, muskie and walleye.

N1 mi
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Surface area972 acres
Max depth53 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●●○

DNR lists pike as abundant

Muskellunge●●●○○

Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.

Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish are common

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Public boat landingRamp
    Paved ramp and carry-in launchDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Little Saint Germain Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Max depth is 53 feet but mean depth is 11 feet, so most fish are in the shallows.
  • Muskie must be 50 inches to keep.
  • Walleye 20 to 24 inches must be released.

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