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Largemouth bass

18 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 5 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

42 in · 22 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Lake George is a lake located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Channel catfish.

Location

41°28′53.9″N 87°44′7.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake George?

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Fishing regulations at Lake George, IL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Reviews of Lake George

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Cities nearby

Richton Park

0.2 miles away

Matteson

2.0 miles away

Park Forest

2.5 miles away

Frankfort

5.2 miles away

Chicago Heights

5.6 miles away

Country Club Hills

5.7 miles away

Homewood

6.6 miles away

Hazel Crest

6.7 miles away

Tinley Park

6.9 miles away

Mokena

8.2 miles away

Markham

8.5 miles away

Oak Forest

8.6 miles away

Harvey

9.7 miles away

Midlothian

9.9 miles away

South Holland

10.6 miles away

Orland Park

10.9 miles away

Lansing

11.3 miles away

Dyer

11.8 miles away

New Lenox

12.3 miles away

Riverdale

12.3 miles away

Dolton

12.4 miles away

Blue Island

12.5 miles away

Munster

12.8 miles away

Palos Heights

13.0 miles away

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FAQ about Lake George fishing

Lake George is a lake located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°28′53.9″N 87°44′7.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lake George by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Lake George are:
The latest Lake George fishing reports are:
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