Minnesota Fishing Guide

George

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota — DOW #34014200

309 Surveys

Special Regulations for George

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

Invasive Species Alert

George has confirmed populations of:

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228.14
Acres
34 ft
Max Depth
0
15
Fish Species
3
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on George. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard gill nets 2.6 — 0.05 lb 13
1994-06-27 Survey seining 3.3 — 0.02 lb 13
1994-06-27 Standard trap nets 76.5 (above normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.07 lb 765
1994-06-27 Special trap nets 45.3 — 0.03 lb 136
2018-06-27 Standard gill nets 8.3 — 0.48 lb 25
2018-06-27 Standard trap nets 29.8 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.04 lb 298
2023-06-28 Standard gill nets 14.0 — 0.19 lb 42
2023-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 13.9 — — 12
2023-06-28 Standard trap nets 28.5 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.11 lb 285
2023-06-28 50-ft beach seine 28.5 — — 171
2023-06-28 15-ft beach seine 30.0 — — 120
1981-08-16 Standard gill nets 5.0 — 0.12 lb 20
1981-08-16 Standard trap nets 63.3 (above normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.08 lb 380
1986-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.15 lb 2
1986-07-09 Standard trap nets 26.0 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.11 lb 156
1990-06-25 Standard gill nets 1.2 — 0.24 lb 6
1990-06-25 Standard trap nets 19.7 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.13 lb 197
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 6.9 — — 7
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 3.6 — — 36
2024-07-15 Backpack electrofishing 13.4 — — 14
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 13.0 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.10 lb 117
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 22.4 — — 224
2004-06-24 Survey seining 3.3 — — 13
2004-06-24 Standard gill nets 14.8 — 0.25 lb 74
2004-06-24 Standard trap nets 26.6 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.16 lb 266
2006-06-26 Standard gill nets 13.6 — 0.27 lb 68
2006-06-26 Standard trap nets 41.6 (normal) 6.1 – 46.6 0.10 lb 416

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard gill nets 1.4 — 0.10 lb 7
1994-06-27 Survey seining 0.8 — — 3
1994-06-27 Standard trap nets 1.7 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.09 lb 17
1994-06-27 Special trap nets 7.0 — 0.07 lb 21
2018-06-27 Standard gill nets 1.7 — 0.34 lb 5
2018-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.26 lb 7
2023-06-28 Standard gill nets 15.7 — 0.20 lb 47
2023-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — — 1
2023-06-28 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.25 lb 30
1981-08-16 Standard gill nets 3.8 — 0.14 lb 15
1981-08-16 Standard trap nets 3.2 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.07 lb 19
1986-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.5 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.06 lb 9
1990-06-25 Standard trap nets 3.9 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.17 lb 39
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — — 2
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 2
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.6 (below normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.13 lb 14
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2004-06-24 Standard gill nets 2.0 — 0.25 lb 10
2004-06-24 Standard trap nets 5.3 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.27 lb 53
2006-06-26 Standard gill nets 1.4 — 0.24 lb 7
2006-06-26 Standard trap nets 4.2 (normal) 2.0 – 8.5 0.14 lb 42

Bowfin

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.6 5.17 lb 1
1994-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 4.52 lb 8
2018-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 5.00 lb 3
2023-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 2.05 lb 1
1986-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.4 – 1.3 2.92 lb 3
2004-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.6 3.51 lb 3
2006-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.3 3.42 lb 2

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.04 lb 4
1994-06-27 Standard trap nets 6.8 — 0.10 lb 68
2018-06-27 Standard gill nets 1.7 — 0.40 lb 5
2018-06-27 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 0.27 lb 12
2023-06-28 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.17 lb 3
2023-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — — 1
2023-06-28 Standard trap nets 1.6 — 0.19 lb 16
2023-06-28 50-ft beach seine 2.0 — — 12
2023-06-28 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 2
1981-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.24 lb 3
1981-08-16 Standard trap nets 3.7 — 0.12 lb 22
1986-07-09 Standard trap nets 2.7 — 0.09 lb 16
1990-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.19 lb 1
1990-06-25 Standard trap nets 7.5 — 0.17 lb 75
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 8
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 15.8 — — 16
2024-07-15 Backpack electrofishing 16.3 — — 17
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 2.2 — 0.15 lb 20
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 5
2004-06-24 Survey seining 0.3 — — 1
2004-06-24 Standard gill nets 4.4 — 0.19 lb 22
2004-06-24 Standard trap nets 9.3 — 0.24 lb 93
2006-06-26 Standard gill nets 4.0 — 0.32 lb 20
2006-06-26 Standard trap nets 10.0 — 0.18 lb 100

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.97 lb 15
1994-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.96 lb 3
2018-06-27 Standard gill nets 19.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.62 lb 57
2018-06-27 Standard trap nets 5.1 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.70 lb 51
2023-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — — 1
2023-06-28 Standard trap nets 4.7 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.53 lb 47
2023-06-28 Standard gill nets 21.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.53 lb 63
1981-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.56 lb 1
1981-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 1.3 – 9.8 1.03 lb 4
1986-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.47 lb 2
1986-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.5 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.72 lb 9
1990-06-25 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.49 lb 13
1990-06-25 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.61 lb 20
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 14.8 — — 15
2024-07-15 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — — 3
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.44 lb 30
2004-06-24 Standard gill nets 3.0 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.62 lb 15
2004-06-24 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.60 lb 27
2006-06-26 Standard gill nets 7.2 (normal) 1.0 – 10.5 0.78 lb 36
2006-06-26 Standard trap nets 4.7 (normal) 1.3 – 9.8 0.81 lb 47

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.25 lb 1
1994-06-27 Special trap nets 0.3 — 0.48 lb 1
2018-06-27 Standard gill nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.49 lb 13
2018-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.11 lb 1
2023-06-28 Standard gill nets 5.0 (above normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.24 lb 15
2023-06-28 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.27 lb 11
1981-08-16 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.30 lb 8
1981-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.42 lb 4
1986-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.19 lb 4
1986-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.28 lb 8
1990-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.25 lb 1
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.33 lb 8
2004-06-24 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.39 lb 5
2004-06-24 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.33 lb 23
2006-06-26 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.6 – 3.5 0.42 lb 5
2006-06-26 Standard trap nets 1.6 (normal) 0.7 – 3.4 0.31 lb 16

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.61 lb 7
1994-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 3.2 1.22 lb 3
2018-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.2 1.50 lb 2
2018-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.7 1.67 lb 1
2023-06-28 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.73 lb 7
2023-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 3.2 0.85 lb 4
1981-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.7 1.06 lb 2
1986-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 3.2 0.78 lb 7
1986-07-09 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.50 lb 6
1990-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 7.7 1.25 lb 1
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.2 0.49 lb 1
2004-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 3.2 0.96 lb 9
2004-06-24 Standard gill nets 7.4 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 0.91 lb 37
2006-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 3.2 1.14 lb 1
2006-06-26 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 0.8 – 7.7 1.10 lb 19

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard gill nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.3 0.06 lb 7
1994-06-27 Standard trap nets 10.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.05 lb 100
1994-06-27 Special trap nets 1.3 — 0.03 lb 4
2018-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.05 lb 3
2023-06-28 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 2
2023-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 5.8 — — 5
2023-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.06 lb 6
1986-07-09 Standard trap nets 2.2 (normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.07 lb 13
1990-06-25 Standard trap nets 3.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.06 lb 36
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 90.8 — — 92
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 8
2024-07-15 Backpack electrofishing 25.0 — — 26
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.35 lb 1
2004-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.04 lb 4
2006-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 2.3 0.04 lb 5
2006-06-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.3 0.05 lb 1

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard electrofishing 18.0 — 1.03 lb 36
1994-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.06 lb 3
1994-06-27 Survey seining 8.0 — — 32
1994-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.15 lb 1
1994-06-27 Special trap nets 17.0 — — 51
2018-06-27 Standard electrofishing 58.9 — 0.69 lb 103
2018-06-27 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.88 lb 4
2018-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.58 lb 2
2023-06-28 50-ft beach seine 2.8 — — 17
2023-06-28 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 12
2023-06-28 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.02 lb 3
2023-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 16.2 — — 14
2023-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.23 lb 4
1981-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.84 lb 2
1981-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.05 lb 4
1986-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.60 lb 1
1990-06-25 Standard gill nets 2.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.46 lb 10
1990-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.13 lb 1
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — — 2
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 2.9 — — 29
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 5.4 — — 54
2024-07-15 Backpack electrofishing 9.6 — — 10
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 2.16 lb 1
2004-06-24 Standard electrofishing 114.7 — 0.24 lb 172
2004-06-24 Survey seining 1.3 — 0.04 lb 5
2004-06-24 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 0.35 lb 9
2004-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.81 lb 1
2006-06-26 Standard gill nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.06 lb 11
2006-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.3 0.17 lb 6

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard gill nets 6.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.16 lb 34
1994-06-27 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.7 1.68 lb 15
2018-06-27 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.88 lb 12
2018-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 2.44 lb 6
2023-06-28 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.95 lb 8
2023-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 1.24 lb 7
1981-08-16 Standard gill nets 11.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.08 lb 47
1981-08-16 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.7 1.41 lb 8
1986-07-09 Standard gill nets 6.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 0.95 lb 34
1986-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.7 3.67 lb 5
1990-06-25 Standard gill nets 6.2 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.17 lb 31
1990-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 6.02 lb 1
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 1.38 lb 5
2004-06-24 Standard electrofishing 3.3 — 0.91 lb 5
2004-06-24 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 1.62 lb 10
2004-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 0.7 2.41 lb 7
2006-06-26 Standard gill nets 1.6 (normal) 1.3 – 5.0 2.47 lb 8
2006-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.7 4.80 lb 2

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 3.16 lb 4
1994-06-27 Standard gill nets 2.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.66 lb 13
2023-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.67 lb 2
2023-06-28 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.22 lb 3
1981-08-16 Standard gill nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.92 lb 18
1981-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 3.62 lb 2
1986-07-09 Standard gill nets 5.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.24 lb 27
1986-07-09 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.52 lb 6
1990-06-25 Standard gill nets 4.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.09 lb 22
2004-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 2.04 lb 2
2004-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 3.20 lb 1

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.67 lb 2
1986-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 1.53 lb 2
1990-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.1 1.94 lb 1
1990-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.06 lb 1
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.4 – 2.1 0.80 lb 9
2004-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 0.84 lb 1
2006-06-26 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.5 1.58 lb 1

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1994-06-27 Survey seining 2.3 — 9
2023-06-28 15-ft beach seine 4.3 — 17
2023-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 5.8 — 5
2023-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 2
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 38.8 — 388
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 33.5 — 34
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 2
2004-06-24 Survey seining 0.5 — 2

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard gill nets 4.6 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.10 lb 23
1994-06-27 Survey seining 0.8 — — 3
1994-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.09 lb 4
1994-06-27 Special trap nets 16.3 — 0.01 lb 49
2018-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.08 lb 8
2018-06-27 Standard gill nets 0.7 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.08 lb 2
2023-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 5
2023-06-28 15-ft beach seine 4.0 — — 16
2023-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — — 1
2023-06-28 Standard trap nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.10 lb 4
1981-08-16 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.13 lb 10
1981-08-16 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.27 lb 7
1986-07-09 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.13 lb 5
1986-07-09 Standard gill nets 16.8 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.11 lb 84
1990-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.20 lb 1
1990-06-25 Standard gill nets 11.4 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.11 lb 57
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 4.9 — — 5
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 12.2 — — 122
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.18 lb 3
2004-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.15 lb 2
2004-06-24 Standard gill nets 7.8 (normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.16 lb 39
2006-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.3 0.15 lb 7
2006-06-26 Standard gill nets 2.0 (below normal) 3.4 – 43.6 0.16 lb 10

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 3.82 lb 5
2018-06-27 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.08 lb 16
2018-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 1.50 lb 7
2023-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 2
2023-06-28 Standard gill nets 13.0 (above normal) 3.5 – 10.5 1.23 lb 39
2023-06-28 Standard trap nets 1.6 — 0.67 lb 16
1981-08-16 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.52 lb 18
1981-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 2.00 lb 2
1986-07-09 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.52 lb 4
1990-06-25 Standard gill nets 1.8 (below normal) 3.5 – 10.5 4.29 lb 9
1990-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 3.14 lb 4
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
2024-07-15 Standard trap nets 1.1 — 1.02 lb 10
2004-06-24 Standard gill nets 5.4 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.88 lb 27
2004-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 1.72 lb 2
2006-06-26 Standard gill nets 7.2 (normal) 3.5 – 10.5 2.23 lb 36
2006-06-26 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 1.87 lb 6

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
1994-06-27 Special trap nets 18.3 — 55
2023-06-28 15-ft beach seine 1.8 — 7
2023-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 22.0 — 19
2023-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 46.3 — 463
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 95.7 — 97
2024-07-15 Backpack electrofishing 2.9 — 3
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 1.8 — 18

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1994-06-27 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.6 11.02 lb 1

Brook Trout

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-06-28 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — 6
2023-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 6.9 — 6
2023-06-28 50-ft beach seine 1.5 — 9
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 13.4 — 134
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 0.9 — 9

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-06-28 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — 3
2023-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 1.2 — 1
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — 5
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 1.4 — 14

SFS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 6.9 — 6
2023-06-28 15-ft beach seine 0.5 — 2
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — 2
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 2.4 — 24

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-06-28 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2023-06-28 Backpack electrofishing 3.5 — 3
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 2.0 — 2
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 3
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2024-07-15 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1
2004-06-24 Survey seining 0.3 — 1

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-06-28 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — 3
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 1.9 — 19
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1
2024-07-15 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 4.9 — 49

Common Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2023-06-28 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2004-06-24 Survey seining 0.3 — 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1990-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (normal) 0.1 – 0.5 0.09 lb 1
2024-07-15 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — — 1
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 3.5 — — 35

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 5.9 — 59
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 0.8 — 8

PGS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-21 50-ft beach seine 6.7 — 67
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 3.0 — 3

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2018-06-21 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1
2024-07-15 Backpack electrofishing 1.0 — 1
2024-07-15 50-ft beach seine 4.0 — 40
2004-06-24 Survey seining 14.8 — 59

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Frozen Flights Outfitters,LLC

Spicer, MN

(320) 979-6032

★ 1

Mel's Sport Shop

Spicer, MN

(320) 796-2000

★ 4.6

Pete's Surplus Store

New London, MN

(320) 354-2626

★ 4.7

Sunrays Bait and Tackle

Willmar, MN

(320) 214-0499

★ 3.9

West Central Bait & Fishery

New London, MN

(320) 354-5533

Cedar Mills Outfitters

Hutchinson, MN

(320) 583-6075

★ 4.3

Fetterer's Live Bait

Glenwood, MN

★ 4.6

Glenwood Fleet Supply & True Value Hardware

Glenwood, MN

(320) 634-5209

★ 4.6

Nearby Marinas

Green Lake Cruises

Willmar, MN

(320) 894-5774

Green Lake (SW) Public Water Access Site

Spicer, MN

★ 4.6

Mike's Dock & Yard Services

Spicer, MN

(320) 796-5481

★ 3.3

Premier Dock and Lift/First Ice Outdoors

Spicer, MN

(320) 212-9470

★ 5

Recreation Rental

Atwater, MN

(320) 974-3501

★ 4.8

Spicer Dock and Lift LLC

Spicer, MN

(320) 905-9200

★ 5

Resorts & Lodges Near George

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near George.

Splashing Rock Cottage
Fishing Resort Spicer

(612) 309-2294
Sunset Rentals LLC
Fishing Resort Spicer

(320) 220-3627
Diamond Lake Resort
Fishing Resort Atwater

(320) 444-5440
Seasonal Recreation
Fishing Resort Willmar

(320) 309-2843

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit George. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBowfin (Dogfish)Brown BullheadGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedSmallmouth BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near George

Green Lake Cruises
Fishing Guide

(320) 894-5774
Lets Go Fishing India
Fishing Guide

(320) 403-5550
Little Crow Sports Center
Fishing Guide

(320) 796-2171

Other Lakes in Kandiyohi County

Andrew

758.89 acres

Bass

50.06 acres

Big Kandiyohi

2,729.83 acres

Calhoun

647.12 acres

Carrie

89.37 acres

Diamond

1,609.51 acres

Plan Your Trip to George

Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.