Current Projects:

• Salmon Stocking: 2001 – Present
  Landlocked salmon, arguably the most popular game fish in Lake George, have been on the decline since the 1980s. In 2001 the LGFA worked with the DEC to initiate a fall stocking program in which 3,000 salmon are held at the Warren County Hatchery each summer; rather than being stocked in the lake with others in the spring.
  • Photos from 2010 Stocking
  • Photos from 2009 Stocking
  • Photos from 2008 Stocking
  • Photos from 2007 Stocking
  • Article about 2007 Stocking
  • 2006 report from DEC on stocking program
  • Photos from 2006 Stocking
  • Article about 2001 Stocking
    
    
• NYDEC Lake George Angler Diary Program
  2009 update by Emily Zollweg, region 5 biologist

  The Angler Diary program is designed to monitor the lake's coldwater salmonid fishery through the help of volunteer angler cooperators. It was begun in the early 1970's.  These volunteers have maintained detailed diaries of their open water salmonid fishing trips and have gathered a large amount of angler catch data.  The angler diary program has been an extremely effective and worthwhile program.  Those anglers who have participated should be proud of their effort knowing that their time has led to more effective management of Lake George.  However, decreased participation in the angler diary cooperator program is of significant concern.  The Department has been actively seeking new angler cooperators to increase the number of active participants to 75 or more.  While the increased participation in recent years is wonderful, we still do not have enough active participants.  If you know an angler that is interested in participating in the angler diary program please contact Emily Zollweg at
  (518) 623-1264.

  In 2009, we are starting a warmwater diary program for anglers targeting bass, pickerel and pike.  Information gathered on these fisheries will be invaluable for determining whether regulation changes are necessary, the value of the fisheries to the surrounding communities, and for tracking changes as they occur in the lake ecosystem.

  New cooperators will be sent an angler diary cooperator decal.  They will also receive an annual report summarizing their trip information which includes discussion of management options for the lake.  If you plan on fishing Lake George in 2010 we need your input.
  

  • 2010 Angler Diary Application
  • 2009 Lake George Angler Cooperator Report
  • 2008 Lake George Angler Cooperator Report
  • 2007 Lake George Angler Cooperator Report
  • 2006 Lake George Angler Diary Cooperator Summary
    
    
• Boat Launch at Million Dollar Beach
  The public boat launch at Million Dollar Beach on the south end of Lake George is a very popular launch for fishermen in the spring and fall (it is only open from Labor Day – Memorial Day). The ramp needs to be repaired, as the end of the concrete as broken off, making it very difficult to pull a boat out.  The LGFA contacted the DEC in the winter of 2007 about our interest in having the ramp repaired, and our willingness to help with the cost if need be.

Past Projects:

• Smelt Egg Collection & Transfer: 2001-2004
  The numbers of smelt, the main forage fish in Lake George, were declining.  The LGFA harvested fertilized smelt eggs and transferred them to various Lake George tributaries.  In 2005 the program was suspended after an excellent run of spawning smelt were observed.   
  • Summary of 2002 collection and transfer
  • Summary of 2001 collection and transfer
• 2002 Fishing Clinic For Kids
• 2001 Conservation Fund Correspondence Campaign

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