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Lake George
Lake · Oak Grove, Minnesota
Ice season
When Lake George has lost its ice in spring, from 19 winters on record (1994–2019)
Apr 5
Median of 19 winters, 1994–2019
- Earliest
- Mar 15, 2016
- Latest
- Apr 23, 2014
This small lake next to a park offers year-round recreation, from water skiing to ice fishing.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Common Carp, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass and 17 more species.
20 fish species in 65 public records within 2 km of Lake George since 2000.
- 6 records · 2008
- Northern Pike Esox lucius6 records · 2008
- Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides6 records · 2008
- Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus5 records · 2008
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus5 records · 2008
- Black Bullhead Ameiurus melas4 records · 2008
- Yellow Bullhead Ameiurus natalis4 records · 2008
- Brown Bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus4 records · 2008
Show all 20 species
- Bowfin Amia calva4 records · 2008
- Black Crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus4 records · 2008
- Walleye Sander vitreus4 records · 2008
- Green Sunfish Lepomis cyanellus3 records · 2008
- Yellow Perch Perca flavescens3 records · 2008
- Spotfin Shiner Cyprinella spiloptera1 record · 2003
- Johnny Darter Etheostoma nigrum1 record · 2003
- Banded Killifish Fundulus diaphanus1 record · 2003
- Brook Silverside Labidesthes sicculus1 record · 2003
- Blacknose Shiner Notropis heterolepis1 record · 2003
- Spottail Shiner Notropis hudsonius1 record · 2003
- Bluntnose Minnow Pimephales notatus1 record · 2003
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Rum watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lake George?
- Lake George is a lake in Oak Grove, Minnesota.
- Can you swim at Lake George?
- There is no fixed answer for Lake George: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Lake George in Oak Grove, Minnesota. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Lake George rated?
- Lake George in Oak Grove, Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 54 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Oak Grove, MN 55011
Oak Grove, Minnesota 55011
🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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