Lake George fishing

Fishing at Lake George has Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1982, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout.

Last stocked

April 23, 2026

Plants on record

50

Since 1982

Species recorded

2

Surface acres

90.4

Access and facts

Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock

A DNR-listed boating access site with 1 launch lane and 1 pier serves the lake. Administered by Rifle River State Recreation Area; a Recreation Passport is required. 1 toilet on site.

Sources: access , facilities , access.fee , fishing_notes

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How Lake George is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of April. In 2026 it was April 23, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 2016, 2020, and 2022.

About 3,819 reported fish per acre, the most of 7 lakes in Ogemaw County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Lake Lancer (12 mi) was stocked more recently.

Fish at Lake George

Fishing Lake George is most likely to be for Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout accounts for 45 of 50 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout.

Rainbow Trout 45 plants
Plants
45 of 50
Last stocked
April 23, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Brown Trout 5 plants
Plants
5 of 50
Last stocked
April 21, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Brown Trout guide.

Fishing Lake George

Fishing is very popular in the Lake George area, where numerous lakes offer angling opportunities. The source specifies that ten lakes are found within a ten-mile radius, contributing to its popularity. These local waters contain diverse species such as largemouth bass, perch, bluegill, sunfish, pike, musky, bullhead catfish, and rock bass.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fish stocked per year

  • 8,5241982
  • 9,0001983
  • 7,3001984
  • 9,0001985
  • 9,0001986
  • 9,2001987
  • 9,0001988
  • 9,0001989
  • 9,0001990
  • 8,5001991
  • 9,0001992
  • 8,2501993
  • 8,9881994
  • 8,9991995
  • 9,0001996
  • 8,9991997
  • 9,0001998
  • 8,8001999
  • 9,0002000
  • 9,0002001
  • 9,0002002
  • 9,0002003
  • 9,0002004
  • 9,9002005
  • 8,9952006
  • 8,9982007
  • 8,9942008
  • 9,8092009
  • 9,4002010
  • 9,3982011
  • 9,1002012
  • 9,1992013
  • 9,4002014
  • 9,4002015
  • 5,5002017
  • 2,6752018
  • 5,5472019
  • 4,4992021
  • 4,8002023
  • 5,5002024
  • 5,3852025
  • 5,2002026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 50 plants Showing 50 plants

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 23, 2026 Rainbow Trout 5,200 – report
April 21, 2025 Rainbow Trout 5,200 – report
April 21, 2025 Brown Trout 147 – report
April 21, 2025 Rainbow Trout 38 – report
April 9, 2024 Rainbow Trout 5,500 – report
April 11, 2023 Rainbow Trout 4,800 – report
May 5, 2021 Rainbow Trout 4,499 – report
May 10, 2019 Rainbow Trout 5,497 – report
April 25, 2019 Brown Trout 50 – report
May 10, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,555 – report
April 25, 2018 Brown Trout 90 – report
April 25, 2018 Brown Trout 20 – report
April 25, 2018 Brown Trout 10 – report
May 3, 2017 Rainbow Trout 5,500 – report
April 13, 2015 Rainbow Trout 9,400 – report
April 22, 2014 Rainbow Trout 9,400 – report
May 7, 2013 Rainbow Trout 4,149 – report
April 29, 2013 Rainbow Trout 5,050 – report
April 23, 2012 Rainbow Trout 9,100 – report
April 26, 2011 Rainbow Trout 9,398 – report
April 15, 2010 Rainbow Trout 9,400 – report
April 15, 2009 Rainbow Trout 9,809 – report
May 7, 2008 Rainbow Trout 8,994 – report
April 19, 2007 Rainbow Trout 8,998 – report
April 14, 2006 Rainbow Trout 8,995 – report
April 25, 2005 Rainbow Trout 9,900 – report
April 8, 2004 Rainbow Trout 9,000 – report
April 23, 2003 Rainbow Trout 9,000 – report
May 9, 2002 Rainbow Trout 900 – report
April 16, 2002 Rainbow Trout 8,100 – report
April 10, 2001 Rainbow Trout 9,000 – report
April 12, 2000 Rainbow Trout 9,000 – report
April 5, 1999 Rainbow Trout 8,800 – report
May 4, 1998 Rainbow Trout 9,000 – report
April 17, 1997 Rainbow Trout 8,999 – report
May 22, 1996 Rainbow Trout 9,000 – report
April 25, 1995 Rainbow Trout 8,999 – report
April 27, 1994 Rainbow Trout 8,988 – report
April 28, 1993 Rainbow Trout 8,250 – report
May 15, 1992 Rainbow Trout 9,000 – report
April 17, 1991 Rainbow Trout 8,500 – report
April 30, 1990 Rainbow Trout 9,000 – report
May 8, 1989 Rainbow Trout 9,000 – report
April 26, 1988 Rainbow Trout 9,000 – report
May 5, 1987 Rainbow Trout 9,200 – report
April 16, 1986 Rainbow Trout 9,000 – report
May 17, 1985 Rainbow Trout 9,000 – report
April 13, 1984 Rainbow Trout 7,300 – report
May 20, 1983 Rainbow Trout 9,000 – report
June 15, 1982 Rainbow Trout 8,524 – report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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