George Lake fishing

George Lake fishing has Tiger Muskie and Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Crappie, Sunfish, Largemouth bass, and Northern pike. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1979, most often in August and October. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike.

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Last stocked
June 23, 2026
· Walleye
Plants on record
17
Since 1979
Species stocked
2 (+4 also recorded)
Surface acres
186.8

Fish at George Lake

2 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Around the dates George Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 50.5°F in October, 68.7°F in August, 65.7°F in June, 70.6°F in July. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 13 plants · last October 14, 1991

Last stocked October 14, 1991 · 13 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide
Walleye Stocked · 4 plants · last June 23, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 23, 2026 · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How George Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

About 290 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 7 lakes in Ogemaw County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1979

800

Fish stocked in 1980

800

Fish stocked in 1981

800

Fish stocked in 1982

2,900

Fish stocked in 1983

800

Fish stocked in 1984

300

Fish stocked in 1985

560

Fish stocked in 1986

1,500

Fish stocked in 1987

1,000

Fish stocked in 1988

327

Fish stocked in 1989

1,600

Fish stocked in 1990

1,100

Fish stocked in 1991

1,600

Fish stocked in 2018

16,973

Fish stocked in 2019

1,092

Fish stocked in 2022

11,293

Fish stocked in 2026

10,801

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 23, 2026Walleye10,801–report
June 22, 2022Walleye11,293–report
November 1, 2019Walleye1,092–report
June 7, 2018Walleye16,973–report
October 14, 1991Tiger Muskie1,600–report
September 27, 1990Tiger Muskie1,100–report
September 21, 1989Tiger Muskie1,600–report
October 6, 1988Tiger Muskie327–report
October 14, 1987Tiger Muskie1,000–report
October 15, 1986Tiger Muskie1,500–report
October 2, 1985Tiger Muskie560–report
August 28, 1984Tiger Muskie300–report
August 2, 1983Tiger Muskie800–report
August 5, 1982Tiger Muskie2,900–report
July 21, 1981Tiger Muskie800–report
August 12, 1980Tiger Muskie800–report
July 17, 1979Tiger Muskie800–report

Access and facts

Facilities
restrooms, dock

DNR boating access site administered by Rifle River State Recreation Area: 1 hard-surfaced launch lane (shallow at the ramp, so the largest boats may struggle), 1 pier, parking for 6 trailers, and a vault toilet. DNR lists the lake for both shore and boat fishing.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

Grousehaven Lake 2.4 mi last stocked April 21, 2025 Devoe Lake 2.5 mi last stocked June 12, 2018 Au Sable Lake 3.4 mi last stocked June 27, 2019 Sage Lake 3.6 mi last stocked June 23, 2026 Loon Lake 7.5 mi last stocked June 23, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at George Lake?

Fishing George Lake usually means Tiger Muskie: Tiger Muskie accounts for 13 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 14, 1991. Walleye was last stocked June 23, 2026. Crappie, Sunfish, Largemouth bass, and Northern pike are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is George Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 23, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1979, most often in August and October. About 290 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 7 lakes in Ogemaw County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 31 years between 1979 and 2026.

How do you get on George Lake?

Facilities include restrooms and dock. DNR boating access site administered by Rifle River State Recreation Area: 1 hard-surfaced launch lane (shallow at the ramp, so the largest boats may struggle), 1 pier, parking for 6 trailers, and a vault toilet. DNR lists the lake for both shore and boat fishing.

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