Pickerel Lake / St Germain area

[genegodawa]

My sister and her friends take annual trips to Pickerel. They were there a week ago mostly to do some boating, but when they went fishing, they caught nice crappies and gills, some small LMB, and one 22 inch NP. These were all caught on small jigs with plastic under bobbers using a slow retrieve.

I'm looking for more insight on how and when to fish this lake and whether or not it would be better to make the trek from Chi-town in Spring for a full week or this coming Fall for a long weekend.

I'm not expecting any big tips/spots, but just don't want to make the trip and get skunked and I wonder if I can definitely catch some fish if I put my time in. Can anyone help share their experience on Pickerel?

Thanks for your help/advice in advance.

Gene

[bscozz]

if you have your own boat, head about a mile down the road and hit the Rainbow Flowage.

[genegodawa]

Thanks for that suggestion, but do you have anything to offer to answer any my question re: Pickerel Lake?

[Lunker]

When I fished it it was pretty measly. Lot's of people on the, not a lot of fish. Caught a couple small bass, and lost a northern, but I think the other area lakes are a better bet. Saw some nice panfish being caught.

[genegodawa]

Thanks for your input Lunker.

I'm gonna hold off going this year. Maybe next year if I can string some other trips to WI - like the Wolf River or some SE lakes.