George Lake near 44.2331, -93.8704 is a lake in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. George Lake covers about 88.2 acres, reaches a recorded 28 feet and holds about 812 acre-feet.
What to Expect at George Lake
George Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Useful Baits at George Lake
Fish reported from George Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, common carp, golden shiner, iowa darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, shovelnose sturgeon, walleye, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at George Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at George Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at George Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at George Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at George Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.
Other Reported Fish
Other choices at George Lake include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
Shovelnose Sturgeon
For shovelnose sturgeon at George Lake, keep a worm or other natural bait on the bottom in steady river current with enough weight to hold it there.
A Simple Fishing Plan for George Lake
On a first trip to George Lake, 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.
When to Fish George Lake
Spring at George Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at George Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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