Plum Lake

View of Plum Lake, the 1108 acre lake in St. Germain, Wisconsin
   The long and slender 1,108 acre Plum Lake has clear deep water and a pretty good location. The lake is a bit isolated, which makes it more quiet, but at the same time, it isn't too far from any spot. It's about 25 minutes to Eagle River, Minocqua and Boulder Junction and just over 10 minutes to St. Germain. In a way, you are right in the heart of the Northwoods, only it's peaceful and quiet almost all the time. The Sayner area has a lot of state land and bike trails. The clarity of the lake comes in at 16.5' and an average depth of 20 feet. The shoreline of the lake is almost 14 miles and there are about 7 acres of water per owner. The lake has about 12 owners per mile of shoreline. Plum Lake is a large, deep, clear lake west of St. Germain, known for its scenic shoreline, quiet atmosphere, and central position between several Northwoods towns. It sits about 10 minutes from St. Germain and roughly 25 minutes from Eagle River, Minocqua, and Boulder Junction, so owners can easily reach multiple communities while still enjoying a peaceful, somewhat isolated base. The combination of clear water, depth, and long stretches of natural shoreline makes it feel more like a classic state-forest lake than a resort hub. It combines clear, deep water and long natural shorelines with a location that's about 10 minutes from St. Germain and roughly 25 minutes from Eagle River, Minocqua, and Boulder Junction. It feels more like a quiet state-forest lake than a resort hub, appealing to owners who want big-water scenery and calm nights without losing regional access. Buyers who want big-water scenery and quiet nights without sacrificing regional access often gravitate to Plum Lake. For more information on Plum Lake you can check out my Blog Post.
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Plum Lake Specs:

Clarity: 16.5 Feet
Avg. Depth: 20 Feet
Size: 1108 Acres
Max Depth: 57 Feet
Shoreline: 13.79 Miles
Water Source: Drainage
Lake Access: Public
Water Color: Deep Blue
Trophic State: Mesotrophic
Time to Town: 10 Minutes
Acres Per Owner: 6.63
Owners Per Mile: 12.11

Homes for Sale:

No Current Listings

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Lots for Sale:

No Current Listings
Fishing: Average
Fish Species: Variety
Bottom: Mixed
Boat Traffic: Average
Noise Level: Average
High Speed: No
Natural Gas: Yes
Lake Roads: Average
Cell Coverage: Spotty
Home Density: Low
Boat Launch:
Lake Grade: Excellent
Rentals on Lake: Yes
Township: Plum Lake
School District: Northland Pines
Tax Rate: $10.68 / $1000
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Plum Lake contour map
Biking/Walking/Ski Trails:
Heart of Vilas Country (Sayner-Star Lake) - 10.7 miles of paved trail that connects with other trails which can take you all the way up into Manitowish Waters

Star Lake Nature Trail - Loops of 1 and 2.5 miles that run along a peninsula on Star Lake. No bikes allowed and a state trail pass is required.

Trampers Trails - Various trails around Star Lake and the town of Sayner. Good for hiking and cross country skiing.

Langley Lake Trails - An extensive trail system for hiking and hunting in the Vilas County Forest. There are no plowed parking areas in the winter.
Paddling Routes:
No nearby routes, but Plum lake has nearly 14 miles of shoreline to paddle.
Snowmobile Trails:
The Sayner-Star Lake Barnstormers trail system runs on the south side of the lake.
ATV Trails:
No nearby routes, but Plum lake has nearly 14 miles of shoreline to paddle.
Nearby State Areas:
St. Germain:
13 mins
Grocery Store
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Boulder Junction:
20 mins
Grocery Store
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Times are approximate. I just took a rough average from different points around the lake.

This is a summary based on available information.

Plum Lake supports the usual mix of walleyes, muskies, bass, pike, and panfish that favor deeper, clearer Northwoods waters. Anglers often work offshore structure, drop‑offs, and mid‑lake bars with jigs, rigs, and deep‑running crankbaits, especially when targeting walleyes and smallmouth bass. Clear water pushes many fish deeper during the day, so dawn, dusk, and nighttime trolling or casting can be especially productive. The relatively light development and lower boat pressure compared to busier chains give patient anglers room to explore and refine subtle patterns.

How big is Plum Lake?

Plum Lake is 1108 acres with 13.79 miles of shoreline.

How deep is Plum Lake?

Plum Lake has an average depth of 20 feet and a maximum depth of 57 feet.

Does Plum Lake have a boat launch?

Yes, Plum Lake has a public boat launch.

How far is Plum Lake from St. Germain?

Plum Lake is 10 minutes from St. Germain, Wisconsin.

What fish are in Plum Lake?

Plum Lake contains a Variety of fish species including Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye.

What is the water clarity of Plum Lake?

Plum Lake has a water clarity of 16.5 feet.

How long is the shoreline on Plum Lake?

The shoreline of Plum Lake is about 13.79 miles.

What type of lake is Plum Lake?

Plum Lake is a Drainage lake.

What is the trophic status of Plum Lake?

Plum Lake is a Mesotrophic lake.

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