Lake Geneva Fishing Report 7/9/17 through 7/16/17
The mid summer patterns are in full swing. The bite on Lake Geneva has been very good. The best bites on the lake are Lake Trout and Largemouth bass. After the 4th of July weekend, the boat traffic has dropped off a bit.
As consistent with summer patterns on Lake Geneva, the largemouth bass have slid to the outside edge of the weed lines. The best depth has been 16-19 ft of water. The best location has been by Trinkes or by the South shore club. My go-to presentation has been the drop shot rig with a 4 inch Chompers finesse worm. The dropper on my drop shot rig is approximately 1 foot. I prefer to keep the boat positioned in 20 ft of water and use short casts with a lot of movement on the bait.
Northern Pike fishing has been improving. The thermocline bite has started. Most of the pike that are being caught are in 22-25 ft of water. The best location has been in Fontana by the boat launch channel or by the weed line at Belvidere Park. Medium suckers fished on a split shot rig have been producing most of the success. As the summer weather warms the water, the fish will continue to move deeper as the thermocline moves deeper. I’ve caught fish as deep as 40 ft in years past.
Lake Trout fishing has been fantastic. The main lake basin is where most of the fish are being caught. The best bait has been an orange dodger with either a fly or silver spoon behind it. The best depth has been 108-115 ft of water with the fish being located 80-95 ft down. A good place to start has been by Cedar Point working toward Black Point or the south shore from Black Point to the Yacht Club.
Walleye fishing has been good after dark. The best time remains midnight to about 3:00 a.m. Trolling large Rapalas in 12-15 ft of water has been producing most of the success. Trinkes and the flat by Abbey Springs are both good choices.
Bluegill action has moved deep. The best depth is 16-18 ft of water. The best location has been by Elgin Club or by Gage Marine. You want to fish leaf worms close to the bottom underneath the boat and slowly back troll.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water for guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 262-728-8063