Lake · Warren, New York
Lake George at Rogers Rock
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
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Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Lake elevation is available, but current water-temperature information is unavailable.
- Without enough current observations, StrikeTracks cannot identify a reliable fishing window.
Current Readings
- Water level
- 319.16 ft
- Change over 24 hours
- -0.02 ft
- Trend
- Falling
- Last updated
- 21 min ago
Source: USGS · LAKE GEORGE AT ROGERS ROCK NY · 04278000 · Elevation, lake/res, NAVD88
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
61°F
Feels like
60°F
Wind
3 mph NW
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 58°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 70°F / Low 54°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.19 in
Max gust 21 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 50°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 55°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Lake Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake George.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Adirondack lake with a primary naturally reproducing lake trout fishery and annually stocked landlocked salmon, plus established bass, northern pike, chain pickerel, and yellow perch. Region 5 special regulations apply on the lake; Lake George Park Commission vessel registration rules also apply. Distinct from Lake Champlain border-water regulations.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC states Lake George has an excellent naturally reproducing population of lake trout.
Source: NYSDEC
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC states Lake George is stocked annually with landlocked salmon.
Source: NYSDEC
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC Lake George species list includes largemouth bass.
Source: NYSDEC
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC Lake George species list includes northern pike.
Source: NYSDEC
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC lists smallmouth bass and ranks Lake George among the top five bass fishing destinations in New York.
Source: NYSDEC
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC notes abundant yellow perch targeted by ice anglers in shoreline bays.
Source: NYSDEC
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC Lake George species list includes chain pickerel.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Large deep Adirondack lake (DEC max depth about 187 feet) with coldwater habitat supporting lake trout and landlocked salmon, plus shoreline bays used by warmwater and panfish anglers including ice fishing.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
DEC documents public launches including Rogers Rock Campground, Million Dollar Beach, Mossy Point, and a Northwest Bay Brook hand launch, plus the Town of Hague launch. Confirm current Warren and Essex County boat launch listings linked from the DEC Lake George page. Do not treat Rogers Rock alone as lake-wide access.
Stocking information
DEC states lake trout are naturally reproducing and that Lake George is stocked annually with landlocked salmon. Warmwater and panfish fisheries are established rather than stocking-dependent.
- Stocked
Landlocked Salmon
Stocked · NYSDEC
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current rules on the official NYSDEC page before fishing; linked official regulations control.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
- Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Warren, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
County
Warren
DEC Region
5
Management Category
Adirondack lake
Regulation Scope
Lake George
Regulation Summary
Region 5 special fishing regulations apply on Lake George.
Surface Area
28451 acres
Target Species
Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
Located in Essex and Warren counties. NYSDEC lists lake trout, landlocked salmon, bass, pike, and panfish among the fishery. Region 5 special regulations apply.
