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Wind & weather
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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.2
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.1
PerchPanfish, abundant8.1
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.1
MuskyCommon6.6
LargemouthCommon6.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6
SmallmouthPresent4.1How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew George on 2 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at Nostalgia LnDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 4,961 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2022 | 4,424 walleye large fingerling, 7.8" |
| 2020 | 3,943 walleye large fingerling, 7.1" |
| 2019 | 16,995 walleye small fingerling, 1.98" |
| 2018 | 15,493 walleye small fingerling, 1.69" 100 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.7" |
The DNR has 33 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on George
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Catches & reportsLakes near George
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake ThompsonOneida | 1.7 | 382 | 35 ft |
| Fourth LakeOneida | 3.4 | 258 | 9 ft |
| Third LakeOneida | 3.5 | 103 | 14 ft |
| Fish LakeOneida | 3.8 | 70 | 7 ft |
| Moen LakeOneida | 3.9 | 460 | 11 ft |
| Hixon LakeOneida | 4.1 | 50 | 28 ft |
| Second LakeOneida | 4.1 | 111 | 11 ft |
| Buck LakeOneida | 4.2 | 61 | 49 ft |
George questions
How deep is George Lake?
George Lake is 26 feet at its deepest. It covers 443 acres.
What fish are in George Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), musky (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on George Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at Nostalgia Ln.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish George Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on George Lake?
18" min · keep none 22–28" · 1 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is George Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 4,961 walleye (large fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.