Lake Geneva (WI)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Lake Geneva?

Lake Geneva is a 5,400-acre water body with a mean depth of 61 feet and a maximum depth of 135 feet. With proximity to the most densely populated area of Wisconsin and Chicago, Lake Geneva is a very active area for water sports and fishing. Species present include largemouth bass smallmouth bass, crappie, walleye, panfish, perch, white bass, lake trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and northern pike. The extreme depth of Lake Geneva supports cold water species and creates one of the few in-land “two-story” lakes where lake trout can be caught. The depths also create thermoclines that result in reduced oxygen levels in some areas of the lake. Smallmouth bass can be found along shallow weed lines in the spring and in schooled up in depths as deep at 30 feet in the fall. Warm summer nights are great for trolling walleye with live bait rigs, Reef Runners, and Lindy rigs tipped with minnows and lead core. Largemouth bass can be found near man-made structures like docks and on weedlines and will be caught using bass jigs and tube baits. Summers become crowded with non-fishing recreation sports.

Q: What is Lake Geneva's size, depth, and clarity?

Lake Geneva is a 5417.47 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a clear water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Lake Geneva?

Lake Geneva contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, White Bass, Lake Trout, Trout.

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Lake Geneva Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

19 Reports on Lake Geneva

6 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Gazi
Silver Ambassador
5/9/22
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Drop Shot
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Minnows
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Drop Shot in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
Won my league tournament on Geneva. Fish were up shallow cruising shallow grass flats and were very spooky. Learned from last year that they want something very subtle and you need to have light line. Just barely quivering a SK... Read More
Alex recommended this gear for Lake Geneva, WI
Hotbait
Strike King Half Shell Dropshot Worm Green Pumpkin Purple / 3 1/2"
$5.29
Mustad Ultra Point Dropshot Hook #6
$2.99
Seaguar Tatsu Fluorocarbon 6lb / 200 Yards
$41.99
Pflueger Supreme XT Spinning Reel 25 / 5.2:1
Out of Stock
St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Spinning Rods 6'10" / Medium-Light / Extra-Fast
Out of Stock
Leupold Packout Sunglasses Black Matte / Emerald Mirror
Out of Stock
Will S
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Finesse Jigs
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Bluegill
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Finesse Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
May 16–The largemouth bass were just about to spawn. They were all stacked in the backs of pockets and completely visible in the clear water. Unfortunately, after some battery trouble, we got out late around midday. We were still able... Read More
Will recommended this gear for Lake Geneva, WI
Hotbait
Keitech Model II Tungsten Football Jig 1/2 oz / Brown/Purple
$5.69
Jewel Baits Pee Wee Football Jig 2 Pack 5/16 oz / Hail Mary
Out of Stock
Nishine Lure Works Finesse Football Jig 1/2 oz / Pumpkin Pepper & Green Flakes
$5.99
Dylans_Fishery
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Drop Shot
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Minnows
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Drop Shot in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
In downtown Lake Geneva their is a harbor(across from the creek) this harbor holds big largemouths, smallmouths, pike, musky, bowfin, Ect. These fish are under the boats, and out in the submerged vegetation. Try throwing a dropshot, you’ll get hit... Read More
Dylan recommended this gear for Lake Geneva, WI
Hotbait
Strike King KVD Dream Shot Green Pumpkin / 4"
$5.29
Berkley Flat Worm - PowerBait MaxScent 3 3/4" / Natural Shad
$8.99
Missile Baits Bomb Shot Bombshell / 4"
$4.69
WOO! Tungsten Drop Shot Weight - Cylinder Shape 1/4 oz / Green Pumpkin
$6.29