Over 150 species of fish call the lakes, ponds, brooks and rivers of the lake george area
home. From the highly prized “Brookie” to Landlocked salmon and trophy Lake Trout–get ready
to reel in plenty of excitement.
Many consider the ultimate angler experience is hiking to a remote mountain pond, lake or stream to fly-fish for the beautifully colored and elusive “brookie.” Unless you are very familiar with the area, backcountry trips are more successful and enjoyable if you are accompanied by a guide.
Others bring their own boat or hire a charter service to fish the 288,000 acres of Lake
George where crystal clear waters allows light to penetrate exceptionally deep, creating a
unique two-story fishery. The sought after,hard fighting landlocked Atlantic salmon, and
trophy sized lake trout are found in cold water at 50-180 feet while both small and
largemouth bass and pike are in the warmer shallow
bays and weedbeds around islands.
And of course everyone
enjoys pan fishing!
The headwaters of the Hudson River offer an unexpected fishing
experience for anglers
especially those who are not aware of
the rivers fast-moving clean, clear waters. Some
sections of
the river are so narrow that you could throw a rock from
one bank to
the other and even walk across without
getting your waist wet! The main species in
the upper stretches are brown,
brook, and rainbow trout along with
the
occasional small mouth bass.
Wherever you decide to cast your
line, there’s world-class fishing
waiting in the
waters of
the Lake George Area.