Lake George Fishing Guide, Mills County, Iowa

• Overview

  Lake George is listed under Mills County, Iowa. It lies 1,024 feet above sea level. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. It is a small entry by Mills County standards. Malvern sits 6.6 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Red Oak lies 12 miles off, Glenwood another 15 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Lake George

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Mills County cover common carp, green sunfish, channel catfish and black crappie. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Lake George the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 21°F to 76°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid usually goes in mid March, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Break-up near mid March, freeze-up near mid December: that is the shape of an average year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake George.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows parking within 90 yards. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Mile Hill Lake, 17 miles away. Treat Lake George as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.