Smelt gather near the mouth of West Brook after crossing under Beach Road in the Village of Lake George on April 24, 2019. The small fish spawn every spring shortly after ice out. Video by Ed Burke.
More to Explore
Mike Lynch
Mike Lynch has been the Explorer's climate reporter since January 2025 and has worked for the publication since 2014. In addition to writing about climate change, he covers issues related to wildlife. Mike has also worked as a licensed outdoor guide and thru-paddled the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail. He is the author of 12 Short Hikes on Preserves near Lake George. He can be reached at [email protected].
has there been any changes as to getting on lake george ?? to fish only not camping
Hey amigo, I’ve been fishing LG since 1954. Let me know if you need any help. I plan on getting 5 qts of smelt like always for 31 years. I am 50 percent Seneca. Appreciate the laws of conservation. I could take more but I am Seneca and don’t need the government to tell me what is right. American Indians are the true conservatives. Stay well and learn to Run faster. Or you will never catch the true American. ẞtay well. Johnny touch the sky. Mm mm.