Geneva Lake

Lake fishing Wisconsin · 05:46 - 20:14

Geneva Lake is a lake in Wisconsin. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Muskellunge and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

75%

76°

Mon

75%

78°

Tue

76%

78°

Wed

77%

75°

Best day

Thu

74%

78°

Fri

75%

81°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Rain

Water temp (est.)

75°F

Air temp

69°F

Wind

13 mph

Pressure

29.79 inHg → stable

Clouds

100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 17:01

Best times today

Dawn 05:01–07:01 Day 07:01–18:59 Dusk 18:59–20:59

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 02:08–04:08 Major period 14:08–16:08 Minor period 20:40–22:10 Minor period 08:06–09:36

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

10:00

69°

11:00

68°

12:00

69°

13:00

70°

14:00

70°

15:00

70°

16:00

70°

17:00

71°

18:00

71°

19:00

69°

20:00

67°

21:00

66°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

65%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

44%

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

42%

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

42%

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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White Bass

Morone chrysops

38%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, off season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

31%

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and Channel Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.

Colour Stained water: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.

Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Geneva Lake is a body of freshwater in Walworth County in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. On its shores are the city of Lake Geneva and the villages of Fontana-on-Geneva-Lake and Williams Bay. The lake covers an area of approximately 5,401 acres, with a maximum length of 7.8 miles (12.6 km), a mean depth of 61 feet (19 m), and a maximum depth of 135 feet (41 m). Geologists believe that it is a filled-in kettle formed from a receding glacier.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Geneva Lake?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Geneva Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Geneva Lake?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Geneva Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 35%.