Lake Geneva Fishing Report 6/26/16 through 7/3/16
Lake Geneva fishing has been excellent. The largemouth and smallmouth bass remain very accessible to the average angler. The thermocline still has not formed but with the warmer weather, it should happen in the next week or so.
Largemouth bass action has been very good by Trinkes and just east of Cedar Point. The best depth has been 12-14 ft of water. For the most success, try green pumpkin Senkos or nightcrawlers.
Bluegills and Pumpkin seed have been readily available in Trinkes or in Geneva Bay from pier 1 to pier 20. The best depth has been 8 ft of water. The best action has come off of leaf worms or nightcrawlers fished on a split shot rig.
Lake Trout fishing has really started to improve with the warmer weather. The fish are 70-80 ft down in 110-120 ft of water. Most of the success is coming between Cedar Point and Conference Point. You want to fish in the early morning hours when the fish are suspended. As the sun rises, the fish will push tight to the bottom making them very hard to catch.
With the warmer weather, the smallmouth bass remain in the 12-14 ft depth range but they are starting to scatter and getting more difficult to catch. The best approach is small crank baits in nickel and blue or nightcrawler or leeches. The best action has been by Linn Pier or near Knollwood. In the next week or so, the fish will start to suspend over open water chasing schools of bait fish making them very hard to catch.
Northern Pike action is still slow until the thermocline forms. The thermocline should be forming in the next week. Look for the fish starting in 27 ft of water and eventually going down deeper. The best location will be by Fontana Beach or by the narrows. I will use lindy rigged suckers or chubs with a 24 inch leader.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050