Lake George in 3-D at today's water level, about 157 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (wind-blown bank) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake George today
New York · 43.8 sq mi · updated
Some algae possible, 53°F water, level steady, near normal, calm this morning.
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Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
88% Good chance for lake trout today · 16–64 ft deep
- Water 53°F on top, right in their comfort range.
- Best water today is 16–64 ft deep, mostly on open water over the deep basin.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 55 ft, cold below.
Best zone: open water, about 5% of them, 24–60 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Wind-blown bank · about 5 ft deep today
Today's north wind pushes bait into this bank across open water.
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- 5
- 6
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6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairLake trout
Moving deeper. Fish 40 ft and down.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
Steady over 7 days. 0.3 ft below normal for this time of year.
Latest reading .
Clarity and algae
Some algae possible Algae possible
Last clear view from above: . Clouds hid the lake on 1 recent pass.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:45 am · sunset 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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