Due to the cool spring, fishing on Geneva has remained relatively slow.  Most of the action has been coming in shallow waters, 3-4 ft deep.

Largemouth bass have been biting in Geneva Bay, Trinkes and Abbey Harbor.  Most of the fish are coming in and around the tour boats.  Use a split shot rig nightcrawler or a Senko in Green pumpkin.   Some consistently warm weather will turn on the fish and make them more active.

Smallmouth bass have been really spotty.  They are suspending out with the pods of bait fish in 12-15 ft of water.  The ones that are being caught are biting on a small hair jig or a Kalin’s grub fished on a darter head.  The best color is smoke and black or avocado pepper.  Look for the fish by Elgin Club or by Crawford’s bar.  My best success has been on main lake points like Black Point and Conference Point

Crappies have been hit or miss.  One day they are in by the boat docks thick and the next they’ve moved into deeper water.  Look for the fish by the Geneva Inn or by the Williams Bay piers.  Most of the fish are being caught on slip bobbers and small fat head minnows.

Bluegills, like the bass, are searching for the warmest water.  They can be caught in Trinkes Bay or in Abbey Harbor.  The variable water temperatures have also made them spotty to catch.  The best approach is a small leaf worm fished underneath a bobber.

Northern Pike have been caught in the shallow weed flats.  Look for the fish in 6-8 ft of water in Trinkes bay or Williams Bay.  They can be caught on shallow diving crankbaits in perch pattern or slowly trolling large spinner baits in white.  The best speed is about 1 ½ mph.

Good luck and I hope to see you on the water.  For guide parties, please call Dave Duwe at 262-728-8063