Geist Reservoir (IN) (IN)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Geist Reservoir (IN)?

Geist Reservoir is a body of water formed by the damming of Fall Creek in order to provide water for the city of Indianapolis. With roughly 1,890 acres of water, Geist is a popular destination for many activities. Both recreation and fishing bring people to this lake. With its size, it is one of the only lakes in the Indianapolis area that can host tournaments. Many of these tournaments are focused on Largemouth bass, however the lake offers great fishing opportunities for Crappie, Bluegill, Striped Bass, and Walleye. One thing to note about Geist, the lake is surrounded by lake front property and docks. Geist can get busy with pleasureboaters on the weekends, but this added shoreline cover can make for great places to target fish.

Q: What is Geist Reservoir (IN)'s size, depth, and clarity?

Geist Reservoir (IN) is a 529.85 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Geist Reservoir (IN)?

Geist Reservoir (IN) contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill.

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Geist Reservoir (IN) Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

5 Reports on Geist Reservoir (IN)

2 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Nathan Gannon
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Wacky Rigs
- Structure
  Docks
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Wacky Rigs in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Docks)
fishing the wacky worm around docks, and overhang trees has been my go to to catch the extremely pressured fish on Geist. Yum is my go to stick bait but recently I have been using the maxcent general for the... Read More
Nathan recommended this gear for Geist Reservoir (IN), IN
Hotbait
Yum Dinger Worm 5" Green Pumpkin / 5"
$3.29
Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General Stick Bait 5" / Green Pumpkin
$8.99
Kyler Mason
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Ned Rigs
- Structure
  Docks
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Ned Rigs in Spring (Spawn) (Docks)
When they are beds I get bit the most on a ned and it is a lot of fun
Kyler recommended this gear for Geist Reservoir (IN), IN
Hotbait
Z-Man Finesse TRD Black/Blue Flake / 2 3/4"
$3.99
Z-Man Finesse ShroomZ Jighead 1/6 oz / Green Pumpkin
$4.99
Z-Man Finesse TRD Green Pumpkin Goby / 2 3/4"
$3.99

All Other Fishing Reports for Geist Reservoir (IN)

Kyler Mason
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Frogs/Toads
- Structure
  Matted Grass
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Frogs/Toads in Summer (Matted Grass)
Make as long of a cast as humanly possible and walk the dog or twitch your frog all the way back to the boat
Kyler recommended this gear for Geist Reservoir (IN), IN
Hotbait
Booyah Pad Crasher Frog Cricket Frog / 2 1/2"
$7.29
SPRO Bronzeye Poppin' Frog 60 Midnight Walker / 2 1/3"
$11.19
Booyah Pad Crasher Frog Albino Frog / 2 1/2"
$7.29
SPRO Bronzeye Poppin' Frog 60 Albino / 2 1/3"
$11.19
Seaguar Smackdown Braided Line 30lb / Stealth Grey / 150 Yards
$29.99
Daiwa Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Left / 8.1:1
$209.99
Daiwa Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'6" / Heavy / Fast
Out of Stock
Daiwa Tatula Elite Series Casting Rods - 2018 Release 7'6" / Medium-Heavy / Medium-Fast
Out of Stock