Lake Geneva Fishing Report 9/17/12 through 9/24/12
The late summer patterns are still very much intact. Fishing overall has been good. Fish still remain relatively deep in 15-20 ft of water.
Smallmouth bass are being caught on lindy rigged nightcrawlers or small yellow perch also lindy rigged. The best location has been by the old Military Academy or by Holiday Camp. Once you find the fish there isn’t much need to move around.
Bluegill fishing has been very good. The bigger bluegills remain in the 20-24 ft depth range. You want to straight line leaf worms right beneath the boat. Look for the fish by the Yacht Club or over by the Military Academy. Elgin club has also been producing some nice fish.
Rock bass fishing has been very good. Most of the fish I’ve been catching are in the 12-14 ft depth range. The fish are by Belividere Park or by Elgin Club. Making a drift from Knollwood to Elgin or vice versa has been producing some of the best catches I’ve had in recent weeks. With the cooling water temperatures, the rock bass will start hitting hair jigs or minnows better than they have the past month or so.
Walleye fishing has been relatively good at night. You want to troll large Rapala’s. The best location has been by Abbey Springs or over by Yerkes Observatory. Work a depth of 12-15 ft of water.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050