Fishing Little St. Germain Lake::

Muskie::

• Spring: Warm water is the key in spring. The shallow areas such as south, east, and upper east bay will warm the fastest. No-fish bay will be the warmest. The name is an oxy-moron. These waters are a little darker than the rest of the lake, brighter colored baits will we better. Smaller bucktails and minnow immitators will work. Fish the new weed growth.
  
  
• Summer: As the water warms West Bay will be a good place to start. A lot of muskies will suspend now. Divers such as Ernies, Depth Raiders, or heavy bucktails like the Mepps Giant Killer in cisco type patterns are great choices. Check the weeds in west bay leading to deep water also
  
  
• Fall: West bay is the only place to concentrate now. Ciscoes spawn here, therefore the biggest fish in the lake will be looking for a meal of these greasy, protein rich food. Rocks like the sunken island bar are great places to look. Bulldawgs, weighted jerkbaits, and live suckers will all take fish. Look for ciscoes and concentrate around them.

Walleye::

• Spring:Fish the shallower part of the lake first. Upper East has two good areas. The creek mouth and a small hump near the narrow part of the bay should hold fish. Fish with jigs and minnows. Slip bobbers will work too. 1/16 oz in bright colors for jigs.
  
  
• Summer: As summer progresses fish will move deeper. West Bay is now the place to be. Fish in the low light periods around the many submerged rock bars. Also check the cribs in front of HWY 70. Leeches and crawlers on jigs or just a split shot and hook will take fish.
  
  
• Fall: Fish the same rock areas as summer, only concentrate on the deeper (20 - 40 foot) breaks. Switch to heavier jigs and use redtail chubs. Vertical jigging is recommended.
  
  
• Winter: The south part of "no-fish" bay and the north part of south bay will be a good first ice location. The abundant weeds will attract walleyes and northerns here. A couple of nice holes are located within the somewhat shallow bays. Standard tip-up and shiners will work. As winter progresses, I like to fish the deep bars on West bay. Tips ups combined with jigging rapalas or zips is dynamite. Chance for a huge walleye at this time.

Bluegills/Crappies::

• Spring: Best time to catch these tasty fish. All the shallows will hold them. No Fish, South, Upper East. Check all bullrush areas for spawing fish. Small minnows or worms will work. Also for crappies a frizzy(at Ray's) under a pencil bobber is dynamite for crappies. Seen it out produce live bait.
  
  
• Summer : Some panfish will still be shallow, however look to the deeper edges for quality fish. Same worms, small leeches, and minnows for bait.
  
  
• Fall: Go musky fishing!
  
  
• Winter: At early ice, "no-fish", upper east attract a lot of the panfish action. As season progresses into late march upper east and lower east become the crappie hot spots. Small ice jigs tipped with waxies, spikes, or little minnows are the choice. Move around in these small bays and drill lots of holes. Move from hole to hole until fish are located.