Little Saint Germain Lake fishing

Little Saint Germain Lake fishing is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Northern Pike. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.

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Last stocked
2025
Walleye
Plants on record
19
Since 2010
Species stocked
2 (+1 also recorded)
Average size
8.5 in
Surface acres
967.2

Fish at Little Saint Germain Lake

2 stocked · 1 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 11 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2025 · avg 6.6 in · 11 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Muskellunge Stocked · 8 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2022 · avg 11.1 in · 8 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide

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. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Little Saint Germain Lake is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 143 reported fish per acre, 16th most of 22 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2010

368

Fish stocked in 2011

34,300

Fish stocked in 2012

5,490

Fish stocked in 2013

15,679

Fish stocked in 2014

1,006

Fish stocked in 2015

14,574

Fish stocked in 2016

973

Fish stocked in 2017

14,494

Fish stocked in 2018

217

Fish stocked in 2019

14,793

Fish stocked in 2021

15,948

Fish stocked in 2022

242

Fish stocked in 2023

10,349

Fish stocked in 2025

9,683

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2025Walleye9,6836.5 inreport
2023Walleye10,3496.9 inreport
2022Muskellunge24211.7 inreport
2021Walleye15,9487.1 inreport
2019Muskellunge22511.2 inreport
2019Walleye12,4566.3 inreport
2019Walleye2,1127.1 inreport
2018Muskellunge21711.8 inreport
2017Walleye14,4946.57 inreport
2016Muskellunge97310.3 inreport
2015Walleye14,5747.9 inreport
2014Muskellunge1,0069.4 inreport
2013Muskellunge98011.35 inreport
2013Walleye14,1546.83 inreport
2013Walleye5458.3 inreport
2012Walleye5,0007 inreport
2012Muskellunge49010.4 inreport
2011Walleye34,3002 inreport
2010Muskellunge36812.7 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Saint Germain, WI
Facilities
dock

The public landing is a DNR paved ramp with one concrete-panel lane and two boarding docks. It has an ADA unloading area at the dock approach, one accessible parking stall, and an upper lot for 6 to 10 vehicles with trailers. No camping or overnight parking at the launch.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Little Saint Germain Lake?

Fishing Little Saint Germain Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 11 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 6.6 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2022, averaging 11.1 in. Northern Pike is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Little Saint Germain Lake stocked?

Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 2010. About 143 reported fish per acre, 16th most of 22 lakes in Vilas County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2020 and 2024.

How big are the fish stocked at Little Saint Germain Lake?

Stocked fish average 8.5 in. Walleye average 6.6 in. Muskellunge average 11.1 in.

How do you get on Little Saint Germain Lake?

The nearest town is Saint Germain, WI. Facilities include dock. The public landing is a DNR paved ramp with one concrete-panel lane and two boarding docks. It has an ADA unloading area at the dock approach, one accessible parking stall, and an upper lot for 6 to 10 vehicles with trailers. No camping or overnight parking at the launch.

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