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Lake George is a Lake known for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Lake Trout, Northern Pike. Our lure recommendations are matched to seasonal patterns and today's exact conditions.

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Fishing Guide: Lake George

Lake George in the Adirondacks of New York is a deep, clear, rocky lake known for smallmouth and largemouth bass around rock, drop-offs, weed edges, and islands in gin-clear water.

Known For

Clear-water smallmouth and largemouth on rock and weed edges in a scenic Adirondack setting.

Best Spots & Structure

Rocky points, drop-offs, and humps
Rock points, drop-offs, and offshore humps hold smallmouth; drop shots, tubes, and Ned rigs.
Depth: 10-30 ft
Weed edges and shallow rock in the bays
Weed edges and shallow rock in the bays hold largemouth and roaming smallmouth; reaction and finesse baits.
Depth: 5-16 ft

Top Techniques

  • Drop shot, tubes, and Ned rigs on rock
  • Topwater and jerkbaits over shallow rock at low light
  • Flipping and swim jigs in the weeds for largemouth

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Seasonal Patterns

Spring
Bass move shallow onto rock and into bays to spawn; reaction and finesse baits.
Summer
Smallmouth on deeper rock; largemouth in weeds and bays; finesse and topwater.
Fall
Fish feed up; larger baits on deeper rock.
Winter
Open water closes; ice fishing for perch and lake trout.

Best Times of Day

Summer and early fall; low light and wind position fish shallow on the rock.

Local Knowledge

  1. Gin-clear water demands finesse and long casts.
  2. Rock holds the smallmouth; weeds hold the largemouth.
  3. Scenic and deep — think natural colors.
What fish can I catch at Lake George?
Lake George is home to Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch. Select a species below for full seasonal lure recommendations.

Best Lures at Lake George by Species

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