Lake George fishing

Lake George fishing has Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout on the stocking report. Also recorded: Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Common Carp. 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, Largemouth Bass, and Common Carp, dawn, day, and dusk for Brown Trout and Northern Pike, and dawn, dusk, and night for Crappie.

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Last stocked
April 23, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
50
Since 1982
Species stocked
2 (+4 also recorded)
Surface acres
90.4

Fish at Lake George

2 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 45 plants · last April 23, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked April 23, 2026 · 45 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Brown Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last April 21, 2025 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked April 21, 2025 · 5 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Brown Trout species guide

How Lake George is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

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

Fish stocked in 1982

8,524

Fish stocked in 1983

9,000

Fish stocked in 1984

7,300

Fish stocked in 1985

9,000

Fish stocked in 1986

9,000

Fish stocked in 1987

9,200

Fish stocked in 1988

9,000

Fish stocked in 1989

9,000

Fish stocked in 1990

9,000

Fish stocked in 1991

8,500

Fish stocked in 1992

9,000

Fish stocked in 1993

8,250

Fish stocked in 1994

8,988

Fish stocked in 1995

8,999

Fish stocked in 1996

9,000

Fish stocked in 1997

8,999

Fish stocked in 1998

9,000

Fish stocked in 1999

8,800

Fish stocked in 2000

9,000

Fish stocked in 2001

9,000

Fish stocked in 2002

9,000

Fish stocked in 2003

9,000

Fish stocked in 2004

9,000

Fish stocked in 2005

9,900

Fish stocked in 2006

8,995

Fish stocked in 2007

8,998

Fish stocked in 2008

8,994

Fish stocked in 2009

9,809

Fish stocked in 2010

9,400

Fish stocked in 2011

9,398

Fish stocked in 2012

9,100

Fish stocked in 2013

9,199

Fish stocked in 2014

9,400

Fish stocked in 2015

9,400

Fish stocked in 2017

5,500

Fish stocked in 2018

2,675

Fish stocked in 2019

5,547

Fish stocked in 2021

4,499

Fish stocked in 2023

4,800

Fish stocked in 2024

5,500

Fish stocked in 2025

5,385

Fish stocked in 2026

5,200

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 23, 2026Rainbow Trout5,200–report
April 21, 2025Rainbow Trout5,200–report
April 21, 2025Brown Trout147–report
April 21, 2025Rainbow Trout38–report
April 9, 2024Rainbow Trout5,500–report
April 11, 2023Rainbow Trout4,800–report
May 5, 2021Rainbow Trout4,499–report
May 10, 2019Rainbow Trout5,497–report
April 25, 2019Brown Trout50–report
May 10, 2018Rainbow Trout2,555–report
April 25, 2018Brown Trout10–report
April 25, 2018Brown Trout90–report
April 25, 2018Brown Trout20–report
May 3, 2017Rainbow Trout5,500–report
April 13, 2015Rainbow Trout9,400–report
April 22, 2014Rainbow Trout9,400–report
May 7, 2013Rainbow Trout4,149–report
April 29, 2013Rainbow Trout5,050–report
April 23, 2012Rainbow Trout9,100–report
April 26, 2011Rainbow Trout9,398–report
April 15, 2010Rainbow Trout9,400–report
April 15, 2009Rainbow Trout9,809–report
May 7, 2008Rainbow Trout8,994–report
April 19, 2007Rainbow Trout8,998–report
April 14, 2006Rainbow Trout8,995–report
April 25, 2005Rainbow Trout9,900–report
April 8, 2004Rainbow Trout9,000–report
April 23, 2003Rainbow Trout9,000–report
May 9, 2002Rainbow Trout900–report
April 16, 2002Rainbow Trout8,100–report
April 10, 2001Rainbow Trout9,000–report
April 12, 2000Rainbow Trout9,000–report
April 5, 1999Rainbow Trout8,800–report
May 4, 1998Rainbow Trout9,000–report
April 17, 1997Rainbow Trout8,999–report
May 22, 1996Rainbow Trout9,000–report
April 25, 1995Rainbow Trout8,999–report
April 27, 1994Rainbow Trout8,988–report
April 28, 1993Rainbow Trout8,250–report
May 15, 1992Rainbow Trout9,000–report
April 17, 1991Rainbow Trout8,500–report
April 30, 1990Rainbow Trout9,000–report
May 8, 1989Rainbow Trout9,000–report
April 26, 1988Rainbow Trout9,000–report
May 5, 1987Rainbow Trout9,200–report
April 16, 1986Rainbow Trout9,000–report
May 17, 1985Rainbow Trout9,000–report
April 13, 1984Rainbow Trout7,300–report
May 20, 1983Rainbow Trout9,000–report
June 15, 1982Rainbow Trout8,524–report

Access and facts

Facilities
restrooms, dock

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

Nearest lakes

Lake Lancer 12 mi last stocked June 16, 2026 Hardwood Lake 12.7 mi last stocked May 15, 1990 Hoister Lake 16.5 mi last stocked April 27, 2020 Smallwood Lake 16.5 mi last stocked June 19, 2019 Devoe Lake 17.3 mi last stocked June 12, 2018

Common questions

What fish are at Lake George?

Fishing Lake George usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 45 of 50 plants on record, ahead of Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked April 23, 2026. Brown Trout was last stocked April 21, 2025. Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Common Carp are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Lake George stocked?

Last stocked April 23, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1982, most often in April and May. About 3,819 reported fish per acre, the most of 7 lakes in Ogemaw County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2016, 2020, and 2022.

How do you get on Lake George?

Facilities include restrooms and dock.

Which lakes near Lake George were stocked more recently?

Lake Lancer (12 mi) was stocked more recently.

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