Lake George Fishing in Hubbard County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Lake George lies in Hubbard County, Minnesota. The water sits 1,404 feet up. This is sizeable water at about 815 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. On our Hubbard County list it sits near the top for size. Nearest town is Park Rapids, 19 miles off. For a city, Fargo is 88 miles off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake George

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records held for Hubbard County cover walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Lake George decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 67°F and January reads 4°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid April and starts locking again about mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Expect Lake George to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. There is a pier recorded roughly half a mile away. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Paine Lake at 1 mile is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Lake George for certain.