Lake Geneva Fishing Report 10/5/15 through 10/11/15
With the cooling water temperature, the fish are starting to move into their fall patterns. The main lake points seem to have been producing most of the fish. Most of the fish are moving toward Cedar Point, Black Point and Maytag point.
Smallmouth bass fishing has been a little slow with the strong east winds. It has made fishing the typical spots to hard to fish. The fish I’m catching have been in 22-25 ft of water. Look for the fish by Yerkes Observatory or by the beach in Fontana. Most of the action is coming on lindy rigged fat head minnows or occasionally a nightcrawler. For artificial bait fishermen, drop shotting 4 inch finesse worms has been been very productive. The best colors for the baits are root beer or green pumpkin.
As the water cools, the thermocline has dissipated so the northern pike have moved into the shallow weed flats. Look for the fish by Trinkes or the beach in Fontana. For the best action, you want to use extra large golden shiners or white spinner biats. The best depth range has been 10-12 ft of water, just above the weeds.
Rock bass and bluegills have been biting in the 20 ft depth range. They can be caught on large fat head minnows or nightcrawlers. The best approach has been split shot rigs. Look for the fish by South Shore Club or by Knollwood.
Walleye fishing has been improving with the cooler water temperature. The best location has been by Abbey Springs or Trinkes. The fish are positioned in 15-17 ft of water. They can be caught on large Rapallas in chrome/black or black/gold. You want to fish the crank baits 100-150 ft back on your planer boards. The best nights is when there is some wind.
Perch fishing has been starting to improve with the cooler water temperature. The fish are by Belvidere Park in 10-12 ft of water. They are being caught on Thill slip bobbers fished with a large fat head minnow.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050