George Lake
About George Lake
George Lake is an 88-acre lake near Marysburg in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It reaches 28 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.4 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 9 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county.
Plan Your Visit to George Lake
- 88 acres, up to 28 feet deep, near Marysburg
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 4.4 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 88 acres
- Max depth
- 28 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 4.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 61 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 9
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2023
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is George Lake?
George Lake is in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, near Marysburg. It covers 88 acres and reaches 28 feet deep.
How big and how deep is George Lake?
George Lake covers 88 acres with about 1.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 28 feet.
What fish can you catch at George Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on George Lake?
Yes. George Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at George Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at George Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is George Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for George Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.