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Lake George

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Lake George, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.

3 species with advisories

What's safe to eat from Lake George

Bluegill

SizeWhoGuidance
All sizes General population Safe to eat as part of a regular diet.
Women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children: safe to eat as part of a regular diet.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06

Common Carp

SizeWhoGuidance
Under 18" General population Safe to eat as part of a regular diet.
Women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children: safe to eat as part of a regular diet.
Over 18" General population Limit to one meal per week.
Women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children: limit to one meal per week.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06

Largemouth Bass

SizeWhoGuidance
All sizes General population Safe to eat as part of a regular diet.
Women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children: limit to one meal per week.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-11-06

Is it legal to keep?

These are Indiana's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.

SpeciesSizeDaily limitOpen seasonKeep season
Largemouth Bass 14" min 5 Year-round Same as open
Smallmouth Bass 14" min 5 Year-round Same as open
Walleye 14" min 6 Year-round Same as open
Muskellunge 36" min 1 Year-round Same as open
Northern Pike — 3 Year-round Same as open
Black Crappie — 25 Year-round Same as open
Channel Catfish — 10 Year-round Same as open

Official rules: Indiana — Indiana DNR

Getting on the water

  • Deep River Water Trail, Soccer and Rugby Field access point boat ramp 1.2 mi Directions
  • Deep River Water Trail, Johnson Park access point boat ramp 2.7 mi Directions
  • Deep River Water Trail, Riverview Park access point boat ramp 3.4 mi Directions
  • Boat ramp boat ramp 3.5 mi Directions

Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.

About this water

State
Indiana
County
Lake
Type
Reservoir
Location
41.5261, -87.2736
Advisory source
Indiana Dept. of Health / IDEM / DNR — Indiana Fish Consumption Advisory