George lake, Branch County, MI: Depth Map, Fishing & Water Quality

Today on the lake

Updated 9 Oct 2026, 3:38 am EDT. Get alerts for George lake

WEATHEROvernight: mostly clear, 45°F, wind 0 mph. Friday: mostly sunny, 70°F, wind S 0 to 5 mph.

WARNINGSNo weather or fire warnings in effect.

FIRENo wildfires or prescribed burns reported within 25 miles.

BURNINGCampfires and debris burning: check today's status with Michigan DNR.

ALGAENo satellite record found for this lake. No bloom reports on record with Michigan DHHS.

LAUNCHESLake George: listed open. Michigan DNR record updated 3 Apr 2026.

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Depth map

25 contours, 1 to 82 ft

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Michigan DNR survey, fetched 7 Oct 2026. Not for navigation.

Size and depth

535 acres · deepest 82 ft (measured) · shoreline about 6.4 mi · clarity about 11 ft

George lake is the 4th largest of the 76 named lakes of 10 acres or more in Branch County. By Michigan DNR survey it is the 2nd deepest of the 22 with a measured depth. Its water is clearer than 50 of the other 62 lakes in the county with satellite clarity readings. Its shoreline measures about 6.4 miles along the state outline. About 26% of its area is deeper than 30 ft.

Ranks against Branch County lakes in Michigan hydrography, Michigan DNR lake surveys and Michigan EGLE satellite clarity; shoreline measured from the state outline. How we measure

Getting on the water

1 public access site on George lake.

Lake George · Open

2 ramp lanes · 19 trailer spaces · vault toilet · accessible restroom · Recreation Passport required

Local boating rules, Branch County

Michigan DNR boating access, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Fishing

Michigan DNR has stocked George lake 1 times since 1986. The most recent stocking was 24,640 walleye on 12 June 1986. Species stocked: walleye.

12 Jun 1986STOCKED24,640 walleye

Source: Michigan DNR Fisheries, fetched 7 Oct 2026. How we measure

Where the deep water is

Show water deeper than

Measured from Michigan DNR contours. How we measure

Historically recorded species, from records through 1996: blackchin shiner, bluegill, brook silverside, iowa darter, largemouth bass, mimic shiner, redear sunfish, smallmouth bass, yellow perch. Historic records, not a current survey.

Michigan Fish Atlas.

Water quality

Average water clarity is about 11 ft (Secchi depth 3.2 m, satellite readings 2018–23).

Clarity 10.7 ft of 82 ft

Michigan EGLE satellite clarity, fetched 7 Oct 2026.

Nearby lakes with measured depth

Silver Lake40 ft deep · 1.4 mi · Branch County

Coldwater Lake90 ft deep · 4.9 mi · Branch County

Lake of The Woods70 ft deep · 6.6 mi · Branch County

East Long Lake45 ft deep · 6.8 mi · Branch County

Loon Lake16 ft deep · 7.9 mi · Branch County

Lake Bartholomew56 ft deep · 9.1 mi · Branch County

Michigan DNR survey; straight-line miles.

Common questions

How deep is George lake?

George lake is 82 feet at its deepest point, measured by Michigan DNR survey. It covers 535 acres.

Is there a public boat launch on George lake?

Yes. 1 public access site is listed: Lake George.

Is George lake stocked with fish?

Yes. Michigan DNR has stocked it 1 times since 1986, most recently 24,640 walleye on 12 June 1986.

How much of George lake is deeper than 10 feet?

About 44% of the lake's area is deeper than 10 feet, measured from Michigan DNR depth contours.