Big Saint Germain Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Big Saint Germain Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It sits in mixed forest. At 2.5 sq miles this is proper open water rather than a pond. Few waters listed in Vilas County are bigger. The closest town, Eagle River, is 13 miles away. Green Bay is the closest city, 122 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Big Saint Germain Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Vilas County records list bluegill, yellow perch and walleye among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Big Saint Germain Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 65°F and January near 9°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly late November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Big Saint Germain Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A slipway is marked about half a mile from here. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lake Content, 1 mile out. For Big Saint Germain Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.