Lake George (Festival Park)

Lake George (Festival Park) is a public carry-in (hand-launch) site on Lake George in Lake County, Indiana.

It is owned and managed by Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access North/ City of Hobart.

This is a carry-in access designed for canoes, kayaks and other hand-launched small craft rather than trailered powerboats.

Lake George (Festival Park) is a hand-carry / car-top access.

The site is managed by Division of Fish & Wildlife, Public Access North/ City of Hobart.

Lake George is open to public fishing, boating and paddling across the lakes and reservoirs of Indiana. Anglers here target largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, walleye and saugeye.

Lake Michigan access adds salmon, steelhead and lake trout.

On a lake like this, weed edges, drop-offs, points and structure hold fish through the open-water season.

Lake George (Festival Park) is a public access point to Lake George for hand-carried craft.

This launch sits on Lake George; look for other public access points, marinas and shoreline fishing spots along the same water, and check the Indiana DNR for the full list of access sites nearby.

Conditions are usually milder than big water, but wind can still build a chop on open stretches. Watch for shallow bars, stumps and swimmers near shore, and check the forecast before a long run.

Carry U.S. Coast Guard–required safety gear, wear your life jacket, file a float plan for longer trips, and remember that spring and fall water is cold enough to cause hypothermia quickly.

An Indiana fishing license is required for anglers 18 and older. Follow the Indiana DNR's seasons, size and creel limits, which vary by water and species.

Clean, Drain and Dry: remove all aquatic plants and animals, drain every compartment, and never move live fish or bait between waters — this is how invasive species like zebra mussels and invasive carp spread.

Observe posted launch rules, no-wake and idle zones near the ramp, and any local watercraft controls.

This is a hand-launch site — bring a cart for longer carries and pack light. It is ideal for kayaks, canoes and small car-top boats rather than big trailered rigs.

Arrive early on summer weekends for parking, and have a plan for wind direction before you launch on open water.