Lake George

Lake George is a lake in Somerset County, Maine and covers about 318 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 68 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Lake George Affect Fishing

Lake George is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Lake George

Fish reported from Lake George include brook trout, brown bullhead, brown trout, cusk, chain pickerel, pumpkinseed, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, white perch, and yellow perch.

Bass

For smallmouth bass at George, drag a tube or Ned rig across rock and points, or use a small crankbait when the fish are chasing.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at George, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed, and fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge at George, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

For brown bullheads at George, put a nightcrawler or small piece of cut bait on the bottom in quiet water, especially after sunset.

Trout

For trout at George, try a small spoon, inline spinner, streamer or worm near cool incoming water for brook trout, and use a small minnow plug, spoon or streamer in cool water for brown trout, and cast a small spoon or inline spinner, or drift a worm, for rainbow trout.

Salmon, Lake Trout and Other Deep-Water Fish

For deep-water fish at George, fish a jig or natural bait on the bottom in cold water or after dark for cusk and use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

How the Seasons Change Lake George

Spring at George is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer fishing is usually better in cooler, deeper water. Fall at George can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Lake George

On a first trip to George, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

Useful Tackle for Lake George

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at George, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Lake George FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 318-acre Lake George?

At George, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 68-foot deep end of Lake George?

Not every trip. A better place at George is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Lake George?

Brook trout is on the fish list for George, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.