Lake Geneva Fishing Report 5.11.15 through 5.17.15
With a few warm days Lake Geneva has started to produce some fish in the main portions of the lake. The smallmouth bass should be spawning in the next two weeks with the largemouth bass and bluegills to follow. The best time to fish Lake Geneva is Memorial Day through the second week of June.
Largemouth bass are being caught in 3-4 ft of water. The best location is in Geneva Bay, Abbey Harbor and the beach in Williams Bay. The best approach is small 4 inch finesse worms or 3 inch Kahlin Grubs in smoke or avocado color. Like most fish on Lake Geneva, the warmer the weather, the better the fishing will be.
Smallmouth bass are staging near their spawning flats. The best locations are by Elgin Club, Belvidere Park or by Bigfoot beach. They still are not associating with the bottom rather they are suspending around the baitfish. Best presentation is a green pumpkin chompers or a pink/white hair jig in 1/16 oz. The fish have moved shallower, they are in 8-12 ft of water. They are still actively feeding on the pods of minnows.
Crappie fishing has started to improve. The best locations have been by Covenant Harbor or by the Geneva Inn. They are being caught on a Thill slip bobber rig or on small tube baits in smoke color. Work a depth of 10-12 ft of water.
Rock bass are starting to become active. The best success is dragging a split shot rigged fat head minnow in 10-12 ft of water. In a couple of weeks, rock bass will be able to be caught throughout the whole lake.
A few northern pike are being caught in the weed flats either trolling large spinner baits or medium diving crankbaits. The best location has been in Williams Bay or in Trinkes Bay near the country club.
Stable warm weather will continue to improve fishing on Lake Geneva. Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050