Georges Lake is located in western Newfoundland, near Stephenville, at approximately 48°45′N, 58°10′W. It sits within a network of paddling routes documented in the regional guidebook "Canyons, Coves and Coastal Waters: Choice Canoe and Kayak Routes of Newfoundland and Labrador."

The lake serves as a notable access point for the Harrys River route, a whitewater run that continues downstream to Stephenville Crossing. That route passes through a series of named pools and features — including Waterchute, Priests, First, Dump, Big Marsh, Swyers, and others — with additional access or egress at Gallants, the Black Duck settlement bridge, and Force Le Plaine Pool before reaching Stephenville Crossing. Paddlers using Georges Lake as a starting point for the Harrys River should be prepared for whitewater conditions on that river.

Georges Lake also receives inflow from Pinchgut Brook, which connects from Pinchgut Lake via a route described as a spring whitewater stream. This suggests that water levels and flow conditions on connecting waterways may be most suitable in spring, though paddlers should verify current conditions before committing to any route.

The lake is noted as a fishing destination, with Lake char being the primary species reported. Beyond its role as a route junction and access point, detailed documentation on the lake's size, facilities, hazards specific to the lake itself, or water quality is not well established.