Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night Big Saint Germain Lake fishing
Big Saint Germain Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge on a natural lake. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and 2 more. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 23
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+8 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.3 in
- Surface acres
- 1,618.1
Fish at Big Saint Germain Lake
Walleye Stocked · 15 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guideHow Big Saint Germain Lake is stocked
About 289 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 22 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
56,892
Fish stocked in 2011
2,805
Fish stocked in 2012
46,594
Fish stocked in 2013
2,654
Fish stocked in 2014
56,770
Fish stocked in 2015
6,485
Fish stocked in 2016
56,583
Fish stocked in 2017
2,623
Fish stocked in 2018
56,598
Fish stocked in 2019
2,517
Fish stocked in 2020
56,713
Fish stocked in 2021
3,403
Fish stocked in 2022
56,522
Fish stocked in 2023
1,801
Fish stocked in 2024
58,847
Fish stocked in 2025
383
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 383 | 11.4 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 58,847 | 1.88 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 1,399 | 6 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 402 | 11 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 56,522 | 2.08 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 3,000 | 6 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 403 | 12.3 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 56,713 | 2.13 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 417 | 11.2 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 2,100 | 6 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 56,598 | 1.95 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 2,364 | 6 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 259 | 10.8 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 56,583 | 2 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 404 | 11.4 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 6,081 | 7 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 56,770 | 1.7 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 404 | 9.2 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 2,250 | 6 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 46,594 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 805 | 9.3 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 2,000 | 6 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 56,892 | 1.7 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- St. Germain, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Big Saint Germain Lake's public ramp (concrete panels, portable toilet, ADA-accessible dock) is in the Town of Saint Germain, just north of the village. Known for walleye, smallmouth bass, and musky; it also connects to Lake Content.
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Common questions
What fish are at Big Saint Germain Lake?
Fishing Big Saint Germain Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 15 of 23 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 3.9 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 10.8 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Big Saint Germain Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.4 times a year since 2010. About 289 reported fish per acre, 8th most of 22 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area.
How big are the fish stocked at Big Saint Germain Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.3 in. Walleye average 3.9 in. Muskellunge average 10.8 in.
How do you get on Big Saint Germain Lake?
The nearest town is St. Germain, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Big Saint Germain Lake's public ramp (concrete panels, portable toilet, ADA-accessible dock) is in the Town of Saint Germain, just north of the village. Known for walleye, smallmouth bass, and musky; it also connects to Lake Content.