Little Saint Germain Lake fishing

Fishing at Little Saint Germain Lake has Muskellunge and Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 2010, most often in January. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Last stocked

January 1, 2025

Plants on record

19

Since 2010

Species recorded

2

Average size

8.5 in

Surface acres

967.2

Access and facts

Nearest town
Saint Germain, WI
Boat ramp
Yes

A public boat landing provides access to this 972-acre lake in Vilas County. Maximum depth is 53 ft.

Sources: access.boat_ramp , shore_notes , nearest_town , fishing_notes

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How Little Saint Germain Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2025 it was January 1, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2020 and 2024.

About 143 reported fish per acre, 17th most of 23 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish at Little Saint Germain Lake

Fishing Little Saint Germain Lake is most likely to be for Walleye. Walleye accounts for 11 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge.

Walleye 11 plants
Plants
11 of 19
Last stocked
January 1, 2025
Average length
6.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Muskellunge 8 plants
Plants
8 of 19
Last stocked
January 1, 2022
Average length
11.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Fishing Little Saint Germain Lake

Little Saint Germain Lake is a 972 acre lake located in Vilas County. It has a maximum depth of 53 feet. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake's fish population indicates Northern Pike are Abundant, Musky are Common, Panfish are Common, Largemouth Bass are Common, Walleye are Common, and Smallmouth Bass are Present.

Sources: apps.dnr.wi.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 3682010
  • 34,3002011
  • 5,4902012
  • 15,6792013
  • 1,0062014
  • 14,5742015
  • 9732016
  • 14,4942017
  • 2172018
  • 14,7932019
  • 15,9482021
  • 2422022
  • 10,3492023
  • 9,6832025

Stocking history

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Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2025 Walleye 9,683 6.5 in report
January 1, 2023 Walleye 10,349 6.9 in report
January 1, 2022 Muskellunge 242 11.7 in report
January 1, 2021 Walleye 15,948 7.1 in report
January 1, 2019 Muskellunge 225 11.2 in report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 12,456 6.3 in report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 2,112 7.1 in report
January 1, 2018 Muskellunge 217 11.8 in report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 14,494 6.57 in report
January 1, 2016 Muskellunge 973 10.3 in report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 14,574 7.9 in report
January 1, 2014 Muskellunge 1,006 9.4 in report
January 1, 2013 Muskellunge 980 11.35 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 14,154 6.83 in report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 545 8.3 in report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 5,000 7 in report
January 1, 2012 Muskellunge 490 10.4 in report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 34,300 2 in report
January 1, 2010 Muskellunge 368 12.7 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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