Lake George Ice WatchMy son recently went ice fishing with his grandfather and mom, and I immediately became that dad asking, “So… how thick was the ice?” Now, they weren’t out on a massive body of water like Lake George, but it definitely got me thinking. Lake George Winter Carnival Facebook page Lake George Winter Carnival Facebook page loading... According to more than 100 years of data from the Lake George Association, the lake fully freezes in about 90% of winters, which kind of surprised me: a frozen Lake George is actually the norm, not the exception. For ice anglers, snowmobilers, skaters, photographers, and winter adventurers, a frozen Lake George becomes a rare seasonal playground. Oh, and they're also really close to everything in the heart of Lake George Village!