Lake George
Lake George is a 167-acre stocked lake at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve in Rock Island County. It offers bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, walleye, hybrid striped bass and muskie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
14-inch minimum, 6 per day
Crappie
25 per day
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Channel Catfish
6 per day
Walleye
14-inch minimum, 6 per day
Muskellunge
36-inch minimum, 1 per day
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake George boat rampRampPublic ramp with docks and boat rental docks. No fishing from the docks.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 14 | 6 |
| Channel Catfish | See Illinois rules book ↗ | 6 |
| Crappie | See Illinois rules book ↗ | 25 |
| Muskellunge | 36 | 1 |
| Walleye | 14 | 6 |
| Wiper Hybrid striped bass | 17 | 1 |
| Bluegill | See Illinois rules book ↗ | no limit |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake George ↗Local tips
- Bring an electric trolling motor. Gas motors are banned.
- Do not fish from the ramp or rental docks.
- Two poles per person is the limit. Trot lines and jug fishing are not allowed.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.