US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsSurface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 70332081).
The red circle marks Big Saint Germain Lake.
Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.
Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.
Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.
Fish species listed by the Wisconsin DNR (with DNR abundance rating): Musky (common), Panfish (common), Northern Pike (common), Walleye (common), Largemouth Bass (present), Smallmouth Bass (present), Trout (present).
Average depth not published.
DNR lake class: Complex - Two Story
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Big Saint Germain Lake (WBIC 1591100); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.
Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.
Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 70332081), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
We found 42 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Big Saint Germain Lake, 5 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.
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RVs welcome · Tent sites · Toilets · Drinking water
RVs welcome · Tent sites · Toilets · Drinking water
Tent sites · Toilets · Campfires allowed
RVs welcome · Tent sites · Toilets · Drinking water
Tent sites · Toilets · Campfires allowed
All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin
Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.
Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.
Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (45.9329, -89.5198). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Big Saint Germain Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.
Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.
2 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.
| Site | Town | Owner | Type | Parking | Fee | Uses | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Saint Germain Lake Boat Ramp | St. Germain | Program Supervisor | Boat ramp · Concrete Panels ramp | — | — | Boating Handicap accessible | 45.9437, -89.5089 |
| Boat ramp | St. Germain | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 45.9269, -89.5186 |
Wisconsin DNR boat access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)
Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.
Reported on or near Big Saint Germain Lake
USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database
USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.
Big Saint Germain Lake covers about 1,625 acres in St. Germain, Wisconsin (Vilas County).
The maximum recorded depth is 42 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.
Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Walleye, Musky, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Panfish and Trout.
Yes. 2 public trailer launches are listed: Big Saint Germain Lake Boat Ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.
Yes. We list 42 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 5 of them within 5 miles.
Big Saint Germain Lake touches St. Germain in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
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