Pickerel Lake (N)

   Pickerel Lake is a shallow 736 acre public lake that is a 6 minute drive from Saint Germain. The water is very cloudy. Pickerel Lake near St. Germain is a large, shallow, 700-plus-acre lake with very cloudy water and a broad, open feel just a few minutes from town. The stained water and big footprint give it a distinctly different character than the clear, deep lakes nearby, emphasizing weeds, shallow flats, and soft contours. Its short drive from St. Germain makes it easy to use for quick evening trips or weekend stays, while the turbidity keeps it from feeling overly busy visually. It offers more than 700 acres of shallow, turbid water just a short drive from downtown. Its stained appearance and extensive shallows give it a very different look than the area's clear lakes, emphasizing weeds and flats that are well-suited to casual fishing and pontooning. Owners who do not mind cloudy water often appreciate the strong fish habitat and forgiving shallow depths.