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Wind & weather
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DNR data
SmallmouthAbundant8.4
WalleyePresent · stocked6.0
BluegillPanfish, present4.4
PerchPanfish, present4.4
CrappiePanfish, present4.4
LargemouthPresent4.4
Northern pikePresent4.4How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRSheets 3 to 3
The DNR drew Geneva on 3 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
6 public- Hillside Road Access (Town of Linn)Directions
- Chapin Road Access (Walk-in / Carry-In)Directions
- Linn Road Access (Town of Linn)Directions
- Wrigley Drive Access (City of Lake Geneva)Directions
- Lake Street Access (Fontana Municipal Launch)Directions
- Williams Bay Access (Village of Williams Bay)Directions
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 54,020 walleye large fingerling, 7.08" 36,428 lake trout large fingerling, 4.9" |
| 2024 | 2,499 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.66" 1,350 muskellunge large fingerling, 10" 33,400 lake trout large fingerling, 4.3" 1,786 brown trout adult (broodstock), 9.3" |
| 2023 | 42,420 walleye large fingerling, 7" 1,375 muskellunge large fingerling 900 muskellunge yearling 26,800 lake trout large fingerling, 4.8" 1,273 brown trout adult (broodstock), 9.3" |
| 2022 | 32,854 lake trout large fingerling, 4.59" 1,301 brown trout adult (broodstock), 9.3" |
| 2021 | 108,103 walleye large fingerling, 6.91" 2,491 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.1" 1,200 muskellunge large fingerling 27,648 lake trout large fingerling, 4.73" 14,300 brown trout large fingerling, 5.6" |
The DNR has 53 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Quagga Mussel · Rusty Crayfish · Starry Stonewort · Yellow Iris · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Geneva
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Catches & reportsLakes near Geneva
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Como LakeWalworth | 2.5 | 946 | 9 ft |
| Delavan LakeWalworth | 6.1 | 2,072 | 56 ft |
| Pell LakeWalworth | 7.6 | 86 | 13 ft |
| Comus LakeWalworth | 8.8 | 164 | 6 ft |
| Benedict LakeWalworth | 10.4 | 78 | 38 ft |
| Powers LakeWalworth | 10.5 | 459 | 33 ft |
| Dyer LakeKenosha | 11 | 56 | 13 ft |
| Bohner LakeRacine | 12 | 135 | 30 ft |
Geneva questions
How deep is Geneva Lake?
Geneva Lake is 135 feet at its deepest, and 61 feet deep on average. It covers 5,401 acres.
What fish are in Geneva Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists smallmouth bass (abundant), panfish (present), largemouth bass (present), northern pike (present), trout (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Geneva Lake?
There are 6 public launches: Hillside Road Access (Town of Linn), Chapin Road Access (Walk-in / Carry-In), Linn Road Access (Town of Linn), Wrigley Drive Access (City of Lake Geneva), Lake Street Access (Fontana Municipal Launch) and Williams Bay Access (Village of Williams Bay).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Geneva Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Geneva Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Geneva Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 54,020 walleye (large fingerling) and 36,428 lake trout (large fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.