Fishing Lake George
Ogemaw County, Michigan
Fish Species
Brown troutLake troutRainbow trout
DNR Fish Stocking
Rainbow trout: 20,037 totalLake trout: 265 totalBrown trout: 147 total
| Date | Species | Strain | Number | Avg Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2025 | Rainbow trout | Eagle Lake | 38 | 14.13" |
| 4/21/2025 | Brown trout | Wild Rose | 147 | 14.57" |
| 4/21/2025 | Rainbow trout | Eagle Lake | 5,200 | 8.19" |
| 4/9/2024 | Rainbow trout | Eagle Lake | 5,500 | 7.41" |
| 4/11/2023 | Rainbow trout | Eagle Lake | 4,800 | 7.68" |
| 11/7/2022 | Lake trout | — | 150 | 27.13" |
| 11/7/2022 | Lake trout | — | 20 | 26.91" |
| 11/5/2021 | Lake trout | Seneca Lake | 95 | 25.59" |
| 5/5/2021 | Rainbow trout | Eagle Lake | 4,499 | 6.36" |
Source: Michigan DNR Fish Stocking Database
Ice Fishing
Lake George freezes reliably in winter and supports ice fishing. Panfish are the primary target through the ice. As always, check local conditions and ice thickness before heading out — early and late season ice can be variable.
Fishing Tournaments & Competitions
Check for upcoming registered bass, walleye, and muskellunge tournaments on Lake George.
Michigan Fishing Resources
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