George Lake near 46.8716, -94.0169 is a reservoir in Cass County, Minnesota. Reliable acreage, depth and storage numbers were not found for George Lake.
What to Expect at George Lake
George Lake was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.
Fish and Useful Baits at George Lake
Fish reported from George Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, brown bullhead, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, 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.
Northern Pike
For large predators at George Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at George Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
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.
A Simple Fishing Plan for George Lake
On a first trip to George Lake, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.
When to Fish George Lake
Spring around 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 around George Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.