Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night George Lake fishing
George Lake fishing is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Rock Bass, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- 2024
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 12
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+7 also recorded)
- Average size
- 7.7 in
- Surface acres
- 440.2
Fish at George Lake
Walleye Stocked · 7 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 5 plants · last 2018 Best: dawn, dusk 
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guideGeorge Lake is a 443 acre lake located in Oneida County. It has a maximum depth of 26 feet. The lake's water clarity is low. Fish include Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How George Lake is stocked
About 146 reported fish per acre, 10th most of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2010
132
Fish stocked in 2012
217
Fish stocked in 2014
218
Fish stocked in 2016
111
Fish stocked in 2017
17,473
Fish stocked in 2018
15,593
Fish stocked in 2019
16,995
Fish stocked in 2020
3,943
Fish stocked in 2022
4,424
Fish stocked in 2024
4,961
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 4,961 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 4,424 | 7.8 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 3,943 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 16,995 | 1.98 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 15,493 | 1.69 in | report |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 100 | 11.7 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 15,493 | 1.92 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 1,980 | 7.6 in | report |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 111 | 11.24 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 218 | 11.3 in | report |
| 2012 | Muskellunge | 217 | 10.4 in | report |
| 2010 | Muskellunge | 132 | 12.85 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Town of Pelican, WI
- Facilities
- dock
George Lake Public Access, a DNR ramp at the end of Nostalgia Lane in the Town of Pelican, has a concrete-panel launch and a boarding dock; the dock, the route to it and the designated parking are ADA accessible. No restroom. Water clarity is low; maximum depth is 26 ft.
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Common questions
What fish are at George Lake?
Fishing George Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 7 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 5 in. Muskellunge was last stocked 2018, averaging 11.5 in. Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, plus 3 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is George Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2010. About 146 reported fish per acre, 10th most of 16 lakes in Oneida County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2021, and 2023.
How big are the fish stocked at George Lake?
Stocked fish average 7.7 in. Walleye average 5 in. Muskellunge average 11.5 in.
How do you get on George Lake?
The nearest town is Town of Pelican, WI. Facilities include dock. George Lake Public Access, a DNR ramp at the end of Nostalgia Lane in the Town of Pelican, has a concrete-panel launch and a boarding dock; the dock, the route to it and the designated parking are ADA accessible. No restroom. Water clarity is low; maximum depth is 26 ft.
Which lakes near George Lake were stocked more recently?
Perch Lake (11.8 mi), Thunder Lake (13.6 mi), Two Sisters Lake (14.6 mi), Upper Post Lake (15.8 mi), and Townline Lake (16.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Thunder Lake is also stocked with Walleye, Two Sisters Lake is also stocked with Walleye, and Upper Post Lake is also stocked with Walleye.