The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake George
Volusia County, Florida · 46,000 acres (71.9 sq mi)
71°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake George
In Volusia County, Florida, Lake George covers 46,000 acres; it is a natural lake. It sits on the St Johns. Lake George is Florida's second-largest lake (after Okeechobee) and forms a wide natural basin of the St. Johns River.
It stretches about 13.7 miles end to end with roughly 51 miles of shoreline. It reaches about 8 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Astor, is about 3.3 miles southeast. Palm Coast, the nearest city, is about 27 miles northeast.
- Size
- 46,000 acres (71.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 8 ft
- Shoreline
- About 51 miles
- End to end
- About 13.7 miles
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- St Johns
- County
- Volusia County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake George
Anglers come to Lake George for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, striped bass and catfish. With the surface at 71°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- FairStriped bass
Warming. Early-morning topwater, then they go deep.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 5:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake George
- Astorabout 3.3 mi southeast
- Piersonabout 3.6 mi southeast
- Crescent Cityabout 6.5 mi northeast
- De Leon Springsabout 13 mi southeast
- Palm Coastnearest city, about 27 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake George
What fish are in Lake George?
Lake George holds largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish, striped bass and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake George?
About 8 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake George?
46,000 acres, with about 51 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake George?
Astor is about 3.3 miles southeast; Pierson is about 3.6 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake George today?
The surface was about 71°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake George on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
