Lake George spans 28,000 acres and drops to 196 feet — the largest lake entirely within the Adirondack Park and home to its strongest lake trout fishery. Multiple public launches and marinas line the 32-mile shoreline; smallmouth bass, salmon, and northern pike also present.
Lake George reaches a maximum depth of 196 feet. Fish on record include Lake trout, Smallmouth bass, Salmon, and Northern pike — always check current New York State DEC regulations before fishing. Lake George has public access. Summits nearby include Profile Rocks and Cook Mountain.
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Lake troutSalvelinus namaycushNative
Smallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieuStocked
SalmonSalmo salarNative
Northern pikeEsox luciusNativeSource: NYS DEC Stocking Records via data.ny.gov · Annual refresh
Source: NYS DEC
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