Author Topic: lake george in hobart (Read 2686 times)

jimmycrown · « **on:** Feb 21, 2008, 02:32 PM »

any one been on it recently

crappie rob · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 21, 2008, 03:19 PM »

It's in my backyard, and I haven't been on it at all this year!! Caught some "dinks" last year!! C-ya, Crappie Rob.

crappiehunter · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 21, 2008, 05:10 PM »

I haven't been over there yet this year either. Anybody catching any?

purduebass · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 21, 2008, 05:42 PM »

I stopped by to buy bait on Wisconsin St. and the lady told me that they are getting bigger gills out of lake George this year. She said that they are nice in the summer , but the ones this winter are much better.

jimmycrown · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 21, 2008, 06:54 PM »

i just wondered hopefully i can get out sunday im in the process of moving up on 8th street this weekend hope to be done by sat noon

tarantula · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 22, 2008, 07:08 AM »

Jimmycrown let me know how you do I would like
to try it myself. By the way where at on 8th st?
I grew up at 205 west 8th st across from the
tennis courts.

jimmycrown · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 22, 2008, 07:21 AM »

ill be on the west side of wisconson

Turkeyhunter10ga · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 22, 2008, 09:40 AM »

Where can you park and get on ice at? I drove around there last winter looking for anyone on the ice and a place to park. Couldn't see anybody on, so ended up driving over to Valpo and fishing Loomis.

Da_Roc · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 22, 2008, 11:24 AM »

We used to catch nce gill by the high school area bay
Da-Roc
I havent been on it in a few years cause of high water flows.

crappiehunter · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 22, 2008, 01:02 PM »

You can park near the boat ramp on the northside or at the Park on the southside and walk through the park. I've also parked at the high school when they aren't in session. Remember there is a current on this lake so be careful.

LakeGeorgeBaitTack · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 22, 2008, 01:14 PM »

We talked to a regular customer who had his shanty out on the West side of Wisconsin Street last week. He was killin the crappie and blue gill. Nice sized. Hard to believe, but it's true. As for parking to get to ice, we (the bait shop) don't mind if you use our parking lot in the winter. spring comes, that's another thing, but in winter, we don't mind you parking here to get on the ice. The VERY middle is not frozen, but the rest of the lake is nice solid ice. Other area reports: Lots of Walleye on Flint lake on the medium sized roach minnows, of course Willow Slough doing good, but lots of people to contend with.

jimmycrown · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 22, 2008, 02:21 PM »

thanks for info maybe sunday i can get out

crappiehunter · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 22, 2008, 07:53 PM »

thanks baitshop for replying. Any more news about Lake George?

tarantula · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 23, 2008, 01:01 PM »

Dear Lake George Bait and Tackle....Wish you
kept the name Bowman's Landing.
Thanks for the reports, keep them coming!!!
Go Brickies!!!!!

LakeGeorgeBaitTack · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 26, 2008, 12:25 PM »

Bowman's landing was closed for about 15 to 20 years. We've owned the place going on 17 years, and just as many people had never heard of Bowman's Landing as not, so Randy just decided to make it something easy that people could remember, such as Lake George ____ something. So sorry about that, but we might have not legally been able to operate under someone else's prior name anyway. We wouldn't want to be liable for anything under their name, ya know?

As far as reports, we've had 3 guys specifically fish Lake George this week and none have reported back anything, so I'm guessing not much luck. NO ONE has returned to the site that we know for sure that the fish were coming from, West of the bridge...... If I didnt have to stay at the bait shop, I'd go out there myself and dig a hole. I could use a few fish for supper. Bill Paige calls us every Tuesday for a report. This week I had to tell him I didnt really have any new news.......

As far as the ICE CONDITIONS, it must be safe. There was a snowmobile out there day before yesterday, and he stopped several times (meaning he wasn't hydroplaning!!!). I'm guessing that means it's fairly safe. ........

crappiehunter · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 26, 2008, 05:06 PM »

Thanks for the report, I might try to get out there soon. Lake George is underfished and has nice fish in it. Thanks for the info. Keep'em coming!

abishop · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 26, 2008, 06:35 PM »

There are nice fish in there however, I wouldn't eat any of them. There was a lot of raw sewage that ran into this lake 4 years. I know they have done extensive repairs to the water system but it takes years and years to clean-up, that is my 2 cents.

h2.0shaver · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 08:04 PM »

I don't fish Lake George my self, but the guy who runs the bait shop is cool and has a nice place.

crappie rob · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 11:13 PM »

Quote from: h2.0shaver on Feb 27, 2008, 08:04 PM

I don't fish Lake George my self, but the guy who runs the bait shop is cool and has a nice place.

I always get my bait there, Randy and his wife are good people, and deserve our patronage!!! C-ya, Crappie Rob.

troutaddict33 · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 11:18 PM »

you are COMPLETELY right.. the fish are terrible there!! never eat them!! never fish there again!! (so i can catch them all) seriously though im in that lake every day of the summer and people drink the water straight. it's the cleanest lake youll prolly find in thousands of miles.

purduebass · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 27, 2008, 11:44 PM »

Quote from: troutaddict33 on Feb 27, 2008, 11:18 PM

you are COMPLETELY right.. the fish are terrible there!! never eat them!! never fish there again!! (so i can catch them all) seriously though I'm in that lake every day of the summer and people drink the water straight. it's the cleanest lake you ll prolly find in thousands of miles.

I hope you are posting about another Lake George! If not you must be CRAZY.

I agree the fish in the lake are clean enough to eat. But if you drink the water, I highly recommend you go the the ER to get started on some antibiotics. Also, "cleanest lake in thousands of miles," WHAT? Anyway, I recommend fishing the lake, their are some nice crappie and bluegill to be caught. The bass fishing has picked up also.

ChapstickCharlie · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 11:38 AM »

The lake is great for fishing, I mean to say that too.

Da_Roc · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 01:03 PM »

Hi Gang!
I wonder if any lakers got up stream into lake george. The water level has sure been high enough a few weeks ago. It would be cool accidently catching a laker in lake george thru the ice. Any way tight lines and watch the current it can erode ice fast when it is sunny out.
Da-Roc

crappiehunter · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 28, 2008, 03:17 PM »

Went to Lake George in Hobart today, got shunked! Got my bait from Randy and I parked at the park on the southside and fished in front of the High School. Plenty of ice, just no fish! I've not been skunked many times on that lake, don't know what was up. Ended up going by Gander Mtn in Merrilville to check on some stuff. They have their ice fishing stuff on sale. Wish I could afford a gas auger!!

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