Fishing Lake George
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Physical Characteristics:
Elevation: 320 feet
Area: 28,451 acres
Length: ~32 miles
Max Depth: 187 feet
Max Width: ~3 miles
Thermocline: ~26 feet
Rogers Rock Campground - Within DEC campground. On Route 9N, 3 miles north of the Hamlet of Hague on right. Hard Surface ramp. A day use fee is charged during peak season. The launch is open year round. Parking for 24 cars and trailers.
Northwest Bay Brook- A DEC hand launch located on Route 9N, 4 miles north of the Village of Bolton Landing. Parking for 15 cars.
Million Dollar Beach- A DEC launch off Beach Road in the Village of Lake George. There is an underpass with 7 foot clearance. Hard surface ramp. Closed week before Memorial Day until the week after Labor Day. Parking for 200 cars and trailers.
Hague Town Beach - Operated by the Town of Hague. Hard surface ramp. A fee/permit is required. Parking for 15 cars.
Mossy Point - DEC launch off Black Point Road, 2 miles north of the Village of Ticonderoga on east shore of Lake George. Hard surface ramp. Pumpout available. Parking is for 100 cars and trailers. Accessible for persons with disabilities.
Lake George Park Commission:
Regulations require the registration of all watercraft via day use or seasonal permit. All vessels 18 feet or longer, or any vessel mechanically propelled by a motor 10 h.p. or greater, must register.
Fish Species:
Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Smelt and Black Crappie.
Fisheries Management:
Lake George is stocked annually with landlocked salmon and has an excellent naturally reproducing population of lake trout.
*(Check
current state regulations guide for complete list and updates)
Northwest Bay Brook- A DEC hand launch located on Route 9N, 4 miles north of the Village of Bolton Landing. Parking for 15 cars.
Million Dollar Beach- A DEC launch off Beach Road in the Village of Lake George. There is an underpass with 7 foot clearance. Hard surface ramp. Closed week before Memorial Day until the week after Labor Day. Parking for 200 cars and trailers.
Hague Town Beach - Operated by the Town of Hague. Hard surface ramp. A fee/permit is required. Parking for 15 cars.
Mossy Point - DEC launch off Black Point Road, 2 miles north of the Village of Ticonderoga on east shore of Lake George. Hard surface ramp. Pumpout available. Parking is for 100 cars and trailers. Accessible for persons with disabilities.
Lake George Park Commission:
Regulations require the registration of all watercraft via day use or seasonal permit. All vessels 18 feet or longer, or any vessel mechanically propelled by a motor 10 h.p. or greater, must register.
Fish Species:
Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Smelt and Black Crappie.
Fisheries Management:
Lake George is stocked annually with landlocked salmon and has an excellent naturally reproducing population of lake trout.
Rules and Regulations:
- · Anyone 16 years or older needs to possess a fishing license.
- · Only “Green List” Baitfish may be used.
- · Use or possession of Rainbow Smelt is prohibited.
- · Suckers may not be taken in any tributary of Lake George.
Seasons and Limits:
| Species | Open Season | Min Length | Daily Limit |
| Trout | All Year | Any Size | 5 |
| Lake Trout | All Year | 23" | 2 |
| Landlocked Salmon | All Year | 18" | 2 |
| Crappie | All Year | 9" | 5 |
| LM/SM Bass | 3rd Sat in June- Nov 30 | 12" | 5 |
| LM/SM Bass | Dec 1st - Fri before 3rd Sat in June | Catch and Release | Artificual Lure |
| Northern Pike | 1st Sat in May- March 15 | 18" | 5 |
| Pickerel | 1st Sat in May- March 15 | 15" | 5 |
| Yellow Perch | All Year | Any Size | 50 |
| Sunfish (All) | All Year | Any Size | 50 |
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