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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake George
Fort Bend County, Texas · about 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
77°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake George
In Fort Bend County, Texas, Lake George covers about 2,190 acres.
It stretches about 3 miles end to end with roughly 9.3 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 60 ft above sea level. Greatwood is about 3.3 miles northwest. The closest city is Sugar Land, about 8 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,190 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 60 ft
- County
- Fort Bend County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 7:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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 Texas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 77°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Hot water. Deeper brush and bridge pilings, early or at night.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
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
- 5
- 6
5 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 6:45 am · sunset 5:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake George
- Greatwoodabout 3.3 mi northwest
- New Territoryabout 6 mi north
- Sienna Plantationabout 7 mi east
- Fairchildsabout 7.7 mi southwest
- Sugar Landnearest city, about 8 mi north
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Questions about Lake George
What fish are in Lake George?
Lakes like Lake George usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish 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 2,190 acres, with about 9.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake George?
Greatwood is about 3.3 miles northwest; New Territory is about 6 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake George today?
The surface was about 77°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.
