Lake George Fishing Spots: Where to Cast Your Line Around the Lake
Looking for Lake George fishing spots? The 32-mile-long lake is a prime place for anglers interested in catching landlocked salmon and other species! Million Dollar Beach, Hague Town Beach, Rogers Rock Campground, Northwest Bay Brook, and Mossy Point all have boat launches for fishing, but find more info below, including facts about the lake.
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Lake George Quick Facts:
Here's Lake George at a glance:
- Length: 32 miles
- Elevation: 320 feet
- Max Depth: 187 feet
- Max Width: 3 miles
- Area of Surface: 28,451 acres
- Fish Species: 36
Lake George is considered to be a two-story fishery that supports both cold- and warm-water species, such as lake trout, landlocked salmon, rainbow smelt, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, and more.
Full List of Popular Lake George Fishing Spots:
Lake George Village
Easily accessible shore fishing near docks and marinas, with a chance to catch bass, perch, and lake trout.
Million Dollar Beach has a DEC boat launch.
Hearthstone Point
A scenic fishing area near a state campground, offering great shoreline access for trout and panfish.
Diamond Point
A peaceful fishing location with rocky shorelines, ideal for catching smallmouth bass and perch.
Huddle Bay
A small, sheltered bay known for largemouth bass and perch.
Bolton Landing
A prime fishing area with boat launches and access to deep waters for pike, trout, and bass.
There is a DEC boat launch at Northwest Bay Brook, located in Bolton Landing near Route 9N.
The Narrows
A picturesque stretch with islands and hidden coves, perfect for casting for bass and panfish.
Northwest Bay
One of the best spots for bass fishing, with excellent structure and vegetation.
Harbor Islands
A collection of small islands offering secluded fishing for bass and panfish.
Silver Bay
A deep-water fishing spot known for lake trout and landlocked salmon.
Hague
A northern Lake George hotspot with deep waters where anglers can hook lake trout and salmon.
Hague Town Beach has a DEC boat launch.
Rogers Rock
A popular fishing destination and campground with deep, clear waters known for lake trout and bass.
There is a DEC boat launch.
Ticonderoga
A prime fishing location at the lake’s outlet, offering some of the best bass fishing in the region.
Mossy Point
A popular fishing area with access to excellent trout and bass fishing.
There is a DEC boat launch.
Huletts Landing
A quieter, less crowded spot on the eastern shore, great for catching bass and panfish.
Shelving Rock
A rugged shoreline with excellent fishing for trout and smallmouth bass.
Pilot Knob
A scenic fishing area with rocky shorelines, great for catching smallmouth bass and trout.
Long Island
Offers both shoreline and boat fishing opportunities, with good populations of trout and bass.
Kattskill Bay
Offers a variety of fishing opportunities, from shoreline casting to deep-water trolling.
Sandy Bay
A family-friendly fishing spot with clear, shallow waters and plenty of panfish.
Warner Bay
A calm bay with a mix of shallow and deep waters, home to bass and perch.
Harris Bay
A popular fishing area known for bass, northern pike, and panfish.
Assembly Point
A great spot for boat fishing, with deep waters teeming with trout and salmon.
Diamond Island
A well-known deep-water fishing spot where anglers can target lake trout and landlocked salmon.
Dunham's Bay
A shallow, weedy area perfect for pike, perch, and largemouth bass.
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