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Lake Geneva 8/17/09 -
8/24/09
Fishing on Lake Geneva
continues to be a bit slow. This has been the strangest year that I
can recall in all the years I’ve been fishing Geneva. It’s been odd,
some of the exclusive Lake Geneva guides have been coming to Delavan
Lake to get some consistent fish for their clients. I honestly don’t
blame them.
Largemouth bass have been caught in the 14-16 ft depth range. The
best location has been by Elgin Club and in Geneva Bay. Drop shot
fishermen have been having the most success. They’ve been using 4
inch finesse worms or black and white Sassy Shads. Most of the time
in late August, the majority of the fish are in 20-25 ft of water.
It’s bizarre to have them so shallow this year.
Northern Pike remain scattered throughout the lake. With the weak
thermocline, the fish have not schooled up at all. A good day will
yield 2-3 fish. The best location has been by Fontana Beach or the
north shore by the narrows. Work a depth of 30-35 ft.
Smallmouth bass have been scattered as well. The best location has
been by Fontana Beach or by Maytag Point. They have been caught
using nightcrawlers on a lindy rig or using small suckers. The best
depth has been 16-18 ft of water.
Bluegills are in the medium depth range of 16-18 ft. The best
location remains by Elgin Club or in Geneva Bay when you can locate
some weeds. Leaf worms fished on a plain hook straight beneath the
boat have been the best presentation.
Walleye continue to bite at night. The best location for me has been
running the south shore from Abbey Springs to the Military Academy.
I like fishing in 15 ft of water and running my crankbaits down
about 8 ft. I’m catching the suspended fish that are feeding at
night. I use deep diving Walleye Bandits or Wally Divers.
Chrome/Black or Chrome/Blue are always a good bet.
Good luck and I hope to see you on the water. For guide parties,
please call Dave Duwe at 608-883-2050
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