Today on Lower Genesee
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Lower Genesee is best for
DNR data
BluegillPanfish, present3.8
PerchPanfish, present3.8
CrappiePanfish, present3.8
LargemouthPresent3.8
Northern pikePresent3.8How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 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
0 publicStocking
DNR records| 2025 | 4,107 rainbow trout yearling, 9.15" |
| 2024 | 3,731 rainbow trout yearling, 8.9" 5,540 brown trout yearling, 9.1" |
| 2023 | 5,516 rainbow trout yearling, 8.5" 5,028 brown trout yearling, 9.1" |
| 2022 | 3,900 rainbow trout yearling, 8.5" 5,010 brown trout yearling, 9" |
| 2021 | 5,057 brown trout yearling, 9.1" |
The DNR has 12 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 detailsEurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Lower Genesee
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Catches & reportsLakes near Lower Genesee
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Genesee LakeWaukesha | 0.5 | 109 | 40 ft |
| Crooked LakeWaukesha | 1.5 | 58 | 16 ft |
| Silver LakeWaukesha | 2.3 | 222 | 44 ft |
| Lower Nemahbin LakeWaukesha | 2.4 | 271 | 36 ft |
| Waterville LakeWaukesha | 2.9 | 68 | 12 ft |
| Upper Nemahbin LakeWaukesha | 2.9 | 283 | 61 ft |
| Golden LakeJefferson | 2.9 | 250 | 46 ft |
| Lower Nashotah LakeWaukesha | 3.3 | 90 | 43 ft |
Lower Genesee questions
How deep is Lower Genesee Lake?
Lower Genesee Lake is 45 feet at its deepest, and 18 feet deep on average. It covers 63 acres.
What fish are in Lower Genesee Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (present), largemouth bass (present) and northern pike (present).
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Lower Genesee Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Lower Genesee Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Lower Genesee Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 4,107 rainbow trout (yearling).
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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.