The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake George
Hubbard County, Minnesota · about 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake George
Lake George spreads over about 980 acres in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 1.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 8.3 miles. Its surface is about 1,420 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Park Rapids, is about 18 miles south.
- Size
- About 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.3 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,420 ft
- County
- Hubbard County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:21 am · sunset 4:46 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake George
- Park Rapidsabout 18 mi south
- Walkerabout 19 mi east
- Bemidjiabout 19 mi north
- Bagleyabout 29 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake George
What fish are in Lake George?
Lakes like Lake George usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake George?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake George?
About 980 acres, with about 8.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake George?
Park Rapids is about 18 miles south; Walker is about 19 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake George today?
The surface was about 40°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.
