Lake GeorgeFishing
Lake George fishing & fish stocking
Fish stocking records and fishing regulations for Lake George in New York. See the latest stockings below — which species were added, how many, and when — plus size and creel limits and where to get your New York fishing license.
Regulations
New York State DEC
Lake George carries its own special regs for lake trout and landlocked (Atlantic) salmon — verify DEC's Region 5 Special Fishing Regulations for the current year
| Species | Min. length | Daily creel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake trout | 23" | 2 | Lake George special reg — stricter than the statewide 21in/3 baseline; open all year |
| Landlocked salmon | 18" | 2 | Lake George special reg — stricter than the statewide 15in/3 baseline; open all year |
Get your fishing license
Buy or renew a license for Lake George through the state portal.